Papal election, 1185 Absentee cardinals Absentee cardinals

| Elector | Place_of_birth | Cardinalatial_title | Elevated | Elevator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Scolari | Rome | Bishop of Palestrina | September 21, 1179 | Alexander III |
| Pietro de Bono , C.R.S.M.R. | Rome | Priest of S. Susanna | March 18, 1166 | Alexander III |
| Ruggiero di San Severino | San Severino | Priest of S. Eusebio and Archbishop of Benevento | Ca. 1178/80 | Alexander III |
| Guillaume aux Blanches Mains | France | Priest of S. Sabina and Archbishop of Reims | March 1179 | Alexander III |
| Giacinto Bobone Orsini | Rome | Deacon of S. Maria in Cosmedin | December 22, 1144 | Lucius II |
| Bobo | Rome | Deacon of S. Angelo in Pescheria | December 18, 1182 | Lucius III |