Papal election, October 1187 Absentee cardinals Absentee cardinals

| Elector | Place_of_birth | Cardinalatial_title | Elevated | Elevator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konrad von Wittelsbach | Bavaria | Bishop of Sabina and Archbishop of Mainz | December 18, 1165 | Alexander III |
| Giovanni Conti da Anagni | Anagni | Priest of S. Marco | 1158/1159 | Adrian IV |
| Guillaume aux Blanches Mains | France | Priest of S. Sabina and Archbishop of Reims | March 1179 | Alexander III |
| Ruggiero di San Severino | San Severino | Priest of S. Eusebio and Archbishop of Benevento | Ca. 1178-1180 | Alexander III |
| Albino , C.R.S.F. | Gaeta (?) | Priest of S. Croce in Gerusalemme | December 18, 1182 | Lucius III |
| Pandolfo | Lucca | Priest of SS. XII Apostoli | December 18, 1182 | Lucius III |