Leo XI had
succeeded Clement VIII, but having died shortly after, the French faction
again triumphed in the Conclave, and the Ambassador informed
the Senate that, " after a tedious and, if he might add, a scandalous con-
test, " the Cardinal Borghese was elected Pope.
succeeded Clement VIII, but having died shortly after, the French faction
again triumphed in the Conclave, and the Ambassador informed
the Senate that, " after a tedious and, if he might add, a scandalous con-
test, " the Cardinal Borghese was elected Pope.
Sarpi - 1868 - Life of Fra Paolo Sarpi
