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When Clement XII died (February 6, 1740) the fame of Lambertini was at its highest. Through intrigues of various kinds the conclave which commenced on February 17 lasted for six months.

It was composed of fifty-four cardinals of whom forty-six were Italians, three French, four Spanish, and one German.

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These were split into several parties. One was composed of those who had been appointed by Clement XI, Innocent XIII, and Benedict XIII; another of those appointed by Clement XII who were known as the new college. The long, tedious session and the intense heat did not improve the temper of the cardinals; after six months of fruitless effort and constant intrigue, the election seemed no nearer than in the beginning.

Various expedients were suggested, such as the withdrawal of the names of the leading candidates and the substitution of others, but without avail. After several plans had been tried to end the deadlock, Lambertini, whose name had been proposed as a compro