borgia

• Nom propre se référant à une célèbre famille italienne de la Renaissance, influente dans la papauté, la politique et les arts, et connue pour sa quête de pouvoir souvent impitoyable et controversée.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Pope Callixtus IIIC2formal

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

   Borgia (pape Calixte III)

   • 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.

2. Lucrezia BorgiaC2formal

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

   Lucrèce Borgia

   • 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.

3. Cesare BorgiaC2formal

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

   César Borgia

   • 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.

4. Pope Alexander VIC2formal

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

   Borgia (pape Alexandre VI)

   • 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.