Conclave of 1655
The conclave of 1655 was straightforward enough - the cardinals wanted an end to nepotism and the Squadrone could provide exactly that. Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni (later elected Pope Alexander VIII), is said to have exclaimed, "this time we must seek an honest man!". Azzolino gave his reply; "If you want an honest man, there stands one" and pointed to Cardinal Fabio Chigi.
With no better a suggestion to be found, the College elected Chigi who took the papal throne as Pope Alexander VII.
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