How many months did the conclave that elected Clement IV last?
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Lasting four months, the conclave to elect Pope Clement IV was one of the lengthiest in history. It commenced on November 30, 1264, following the death of Pope Urban IV, and concluded with the unanimous selection of Guy Foucois, the Archbishop of Le Puy-en-Velay, on February 5, 1265.
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