Who were the two popes from the House of Borgia?
The House of Borgia produced Pope Callixtus III, born Alfons de Borja, who reigned 1455-1458, and his nephew Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo Borgia, who reigned 1492-1503.
Questions about House of Borgia
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where did the House of Borgia originate?
The House of Borgia originated in Xàtiva, in the Kingdom of Valencia, and took its surname from the town of Borja in the Crown of Aragon.
What crimes was the House of Borgia accused of?
The House of Borgia was suspected of adultery, incest, simony, theft, bribery, and murder, particularly murder by arsenic poisoning, especially during the reign of Pope Alexander VI.
Who were Pope Alexander VI's children in the House of Borgia?
With his mistress Vannozza dei Cattanei, Pope Alexander VI had four children: Giovanni, Cesare, Lucrezia, and Gioffre. He also had a daughter with another mistress, Giulia Farnese.
How did Cesare Borgia die?
Cesare Borgia was killed in 1507 at Viana Castle in Navarre, Spain, while besieging the army of the rebellious Count de Lerín.
How many times was Lucrezia Borgia married?
Lucrezia Borgia married three times: to Giovanni Sforza in 1493, to Prince Alfonso of Aragon, and finally to Alfonso I d'Este, Duke of Ferrara.