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5 days ago · Pope Alexander VI (born Rodrigo de Borja; 1 January 1431 – 18 August 1503) (epithet: Valentinus ("The Valencian")) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 August 1492 until his death in 1503.
4 days ago · Pope Julius II ( Latin: Iulius II; Italian: Giulio II; born Giuliano della Rovere; 5 December 1443 – 21 February 1513) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1503 to his death, in February 1513.
Jun 20, 2024 · Lucrezia Borgia, Italian noblewoman and a central figure of the infamous Borgia family of the Italian Renaissance. Daughter of Pope Alexander VI and sister of Cesare, she is often accused of sharing in their many crimes and excesses but was more likely just an instrument for their ambitious projects.
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3 days ago · A papal conclave is a gathering of the College of Cardinals convened to elect a bishop of Rome, also known as the pope. Catholics consider the pope to be the apostolic successor of Saint Peter and the earthly head of the Catholic Church.
5 days ago · The subjugation of the world’s First Nations people was enshrined in the Doctrine of Discovery, a series of papal decrees made by Pope Alexander VI in 1493 where any land not inhabited by...
Jun 28, 2024 · His chief enemies were the duke of Milan and Pope Alexander VI, who issued numerous restraints against him, all of which were ignored. Early years. Girolamo Savonarola was born at Ferrara, the son of Niccolò Savonarola and Elena Bonaccorsi.
Jul 5, 2024 · These include Cesare Borgia, known for his ruthless and strategic rule; Alexander VI, his father and Pope; and Lorenzo de' Medici, to whom the book is dedicated.
