1099 papal election
| Papal election August 1099 | |
|---|---|
| Dates and location | |
| 13 August 1099 Basilica di San Clemente, Rome | |
| Elected pope | |
| Raniero di Bleda Name taken: Paschal II | |
The 1099 papal election following the death of Pope Urban II took place on 13 August 1099. Before his death, Urban had designated Cardinal Raniero di Bleda as his successor. The cardinal-electors, with the consent of the lower Roman clergy, chose Raniero, who, after a flight and over his considerable objections, accepted and took the name Paschal II. He was consecrated a bishop and crowned pope on the next day.