The conclave for the past 100 years, what are the details?

Pope John Paul IPope John Paul was elected pope in 1978.  He died 33 days later, making his papacy one of the shortest.  He was known as "The smiling pope."John Paul's birth name was Albino Luciani.  He was born in Veneto, Italy.  He is the last Italian to serve as pope.The conclave began on Aug 25 ending on Aug 26, 1978 after the fourth ballot. Bl. John Paul IIBl. John Paul Ii was elected to be pope in 1978.  The conclave began on Oct. 14, 1978 ending on Oct. 16 after eight ballots.  He was the first 20th century pope.  His papacy lasted for 26 years, 168 days.  His birth name was Karol Jozef Wojtyla.  He was born in Wadowice, PolandPope Benedict XVIPope Benedict began his papacy in 2005.  The conclave began on April 18, and lasted until April 19 when he was elected after four ballots.Pope Benedict's birth name was Joseph Alois Ratzinger.  He was born in Bavaria, Germany.  He has served as Pope for over seven years.Papacy:  April 19, 2005-Feb. 28, 2013View the list ยป
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There have been nine popes elected since 1903. In mid-march the cardinals will be gathering in Rome to select the next pope. What has happened at previous conclaves?

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The following list gives the details of each election. How many ballots? How long did each pope serve? What was his birth name? Beginning with Pope Benedict the following list will answer your questions.

Source: Wikipedia: list of popes

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  • Pope Benedict XVIPope Benedict began his papacy in 2005.  The conclave began on April 18, and lasted until April 19 when he was elected after four ballots.Pope Benedict's birth name was Joseph Alois Ratzinger.  He was born in Bavaria, Germany.  He has served as Pope for over seven years.Papacy:  April 19, 2005-Feb. 28, 2013
  • Bl. John Paul IIBl. John Paul Ii was elected to be pope in 1978.  The conclave began on Oct. 14, 1978 ending on Oct. 16 after eight ballots.  He was the first 20th century pope.  His papacy lasted for 26 years, 168 days.  His birth name was Karol Jozef Wojtyla.  He was born in Wadowice, Poland
  • Pope John Paul IPope John Paul was elected pope in 1978.  He died 33 days later, making his papacy one of the shortest.  He was known as "The smiling pope."John Paul's birth name was Albino Luciani.  He was born in Veneto, Italy.  He is the last Italian to serve as pope.The conclave began on Aug 25 ending on Aug 26, 1978 after the fourth ballot. 
  • Ven. Paul VIVen. Paul VI was elected pope in 1963.  The conclave began on June 19 and ended after 6 ballots on June 21.  Paul VI's birth name was Giovanni Battista Montini.    He was born in Bresera, Italy. Pope Paul VI's papacy lasted for 15 years, from 1963-1978.
  • Bl. John XXIIIPope John XXIII was elected in 1958.  The conclave began on Oct. 25, ending on Oct. 28 after eleven ballots.  His birth name was Angelo Roncalli.  He was the Patriarch of Venice.  The papacy of Bl. John XXIII was four years, from 1958-1963.  He began the Second Vatican Council.
  • Ven. Pius XIIVen. Pius XII was elected pope in 1939.The conclave began on March 1, ending on March 2, 1939 after 3 ballots.  His birth name was Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli.  He was born in Rome.  He invoked papal infallibility.  His papacy lasted 19 years, from March 2-Oct. 9 1958,
  • Pope Pius XIPius XI was elected pope in 1922.  The conclave began on Feb. 2 ending on Feb. 6.  He was elected on the 14th  ballot.  His birth name was Achille Ambragio Daniano Ratti.  He was born in Venetia, Austria.   He signed the Lateran Treaty.  His papacy lasted for 17 years from 1922-1933.
  • Pope Benedict XVPope Bendict XV was elected in 1914.  The conclave began on Aug. 31 and ended on Sept. 3, 1914.  He was elected on the tenth ballot.His birth name was Gincomo Paola Giovanni Buttiata della Chiesa.  He was known as the Prophet of Peace. His papacy lasted 7 years from Sept. 3, 1914-Jan. 22, 1922.
  • St. Pius XPope Pius X was elected in 1903.  The conclave started on July 31 and ended on Aug. 4, 1903.  He was elected on the fifth ballot.  His birth name was Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto.  His papacy lasted four years from Aug 4, 1903-Aug. 2. 1914. 
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