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Felice della Rovere (c. 1483 – 27 September 1536), also known as Madonna Felice, was the illegitimate daughter of Pope Julius II. One of the most powerful women of the Italian Renaissance, she was born in Rome around 1483 to Lucrezia Normanni and Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere (later Pope Julius II). Felice was well educated, became accepted ...
Nov 4, 2006 · The illegitimate daughter of Pope Julius II, Felice della Rovere became one of the most powerful and accomplished women of the Italian Renaissance. Now, Caroline Murphy vividly captures the untold story of a rare woman who moved with confidence through a world of popes and princes.
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Aug 28, 2005 · By contrast, Felice della Rovere lived a godly, righteous and sober life, which is probably why history has largely neglected her. Now Caroline Murphy has dusted off Felice's abundant...
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Felice della Rovere , also known as Madonna Felice, was the illegitimate daughter of Pope Julius II. One of the most powerful women of the Italian Renaissance, she was born in Rome around 1483 to Lucrezia Normanni and Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere .
Sep 5, 2005 · Caroline Murphy has recreated Felice della Rovere's life with agility and tact. She successfully fleshes out the customs and historical background of her Machiavellian princess, even though...
Download Citation | The Pope's Daughter: The Extraordinary Life of Felice della Rovere (review) | Painstakingly combing diplomatic and personal correspondence, account books, and notarial ...
The Pope's Daughter. The Extraordinary Life of Felice Della Rovere. Caroline P. Murphy. | The Sixteenth Century Journal: Vol 38, No 3. Book Reviews.
