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borgia

/ˈbɔːr.dʒə/

Übersetzung: Eigenname, der sich auf die berühmte italienische Familie der Renaissance bezieht, die für ihren Einfluss im Papsttum, in der Politik und in der Kunst sowie für ihr umstrittenes und oft rücksichtsloses Streben nach Macht bekannt ist.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈbɔːr.dʒə/

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a prominent Italian family during the Renaissance, known for their influence in the papacy, politics, and the arts, as well as for their controversial and often ruthless pursuit of power.

  • 🇩🇪Eigenname, der sich auf die berühmte italienische Familie der Renaissance bezieht, die für ihren Einfluss im Papsttum, in der Politik und in der Kunst sowie für ihr umstrittenes und oft rücksichtsloses Streben nach Macht bekannt ist.
  1. Pope Callixtus III C2 formal

    An Italian pope (1378-1458) whose nepotism elevated the Borgia family to power in Italy.

    • Pope Callixtus III, born Alfonso de Borgia, was a key figure in the 15th century.
    • His nepotism as pope helped establish the Borgia family's influence in Italy.
    • Callixtus III was the first Borgia pope, serving from 1455 to 1458.

    🇩🇪Papst Kalixt III.

  2. Lucrezia Borgia C2 formal

    An Italian noblewoman (1480-1519) and patron of the arts, known for her political role in the Borgia family.

    • Lucrezia Borgia was a prominent patron of the arts during the Italian Renaissance.
    • She was the daughter of Pope Alexander VI and sister of Cesare Borgia.
    • Lucrezia Borgia's life has been romanticized in many historical novels.

    🇩🇪Lucrezia Borgia

  3. Cesare Borgia C2 formal

    An Italian cardinal and military leader (1475-1507), who served as a model for Machiavelli's 'The Prince'.

    • Cesare Borgia was a ruthless military leader and cardinal.
    • Machiavelli used Cesare Borgia as an example of a cunning ruler in 'The Prince'.
    • Cesare Borgia's campaigns expanded the Borgia family's territories in Italy.

    🇩🇪Cesare Borgia

  4. Pope Alexander VI C2 formal

    A pope (1431-1503) and father of Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia, known for his controversial papacy.

    • Pope Alexander VI was one of the most controversial popes of the Renaissance.
    • He was the father of Cesare Borgia and Lucrezia Borgia.
    • Alexander VI's papacy was marked by political intrigue and nepotism.

    🇩🇪Papst Alexander VI.

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