Election of Pope Nicholas V

Date: March 6, 1447 • Location: Rome, Italy

Tommaso Parentucelli was elected as Pope Nicholas V in Rome.

The 1447 papal conclave, meeting in the Roman basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, elected Pope Nicholas V to succeed Pope Eugene IV.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Italy's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.