Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Innocent VIII Biography and Timeline

Follow Innocent VIII through 2 dated historical records for Italy.

Innocent VIII, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1484–1484Years on this page

1484

Papal Election

Pope · Rome · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Innocent VIII is elected pope after the death of Sixtus IV.

Role range: 1484-1492

Coronation

Pope · Rome · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Innocent VIII is crowned pope in Rome after his election.

Role range: 1484-1492

Records, sources and methodology

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