Giulio Cesare Sacchetti
Giulio Cesare Sacchetti was an Italian cardinal whose candidacy for the papacy was strategically used by Cardinal de Retz as a decoy during the papal conclave of 1655. Despite being characterized as a mediocre candidate, his nomination served to rally support behind the eventual winner, Fabio Chigi, highlighting the intricate political gamesmanship of the time.
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He was a potential papal candidate used as a political pawn by Cardinal de Retz during the conclave.
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