[1] Adrian VI experienced ill health during the final months of his life, inspiring the cardinals to begin politicking.

[2] Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, strengthened by the Battle of Bicocca, supported Giulio de' Medici, an advocate for imperial policy within the College.

[7] Baumgartner apparently believes that the only cardinal created by Adrian VI (a fellow Dutchman) [8] was absent, but all the conclave attendance lists show him as participating.

[10] Medici drew the lot to have his cell under Christ Giving the Keys to St. Peter, a portrait seen as an omen of election as Julius II had been housed underneath it as well.

[5] Medici had previously agreed to support del Monte as the final vote, but broke his word and did not come forward.

Cardinal Giulio de' Medici easily reached the requisite twenty-seven by accessus and took the name Clement VII.