Galileo Galilei - Pope Gregory XV died and was succeeded by Pope Urban VIII

Time: Saturday Jul 8, 1623

Place: Rome, Papal States

Details: In 1623, Pope Gregory XV died and was succeeded by Pope Urban VIII who showed greater favor to Galileo, particularly after Galileo traveled to Rome to congratulate the new Pontiff.

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