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Lucrezia Borgia (Italian pronunciation: [luˈkrɛttsja ˈbɔrdʒa]; Valencian: Lucrècia Borja [luˈkrɛsia ˈbɔɾdʒa]; 18 April 1480 – 24 June 1519) was an Italian noblewoman of the House of Borgia who was the illegitimate daughter of Pope Alexander VI and Vannozza dei Cattanei.
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- She Was Born Into Scandal. Lucrezia Borgia entered the world on April 18, 1480. At the time, her father was “just” Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia—not yet Pope Alexander VI.
- Her Mother was a Mistress. Lucrezia’s mother, Vannozza dei Cattanei, may not have been Rodrigo Borgia’s only mistress, but she was definitely his longest-lasting affair.
- She Had a Bad Teacher. For such an infamous woman, we don't know much about Lucrezia Borgia’s upbringing. She wasn't raised in the heart of her father’s court (see: him being a priest and all).
- She Had Mommy Issues. Talk about mommy issues. Not only did Lucrezia grow up away from her disinterested mother, she also had a pretty weird relationship with her dad's new girlfriend Guilia.
Jun 5, 2019 · Died: June 24, 1519 in Ferrara, Italy. Spouse (s): Giovanni Sforza (m. 1493–1497), Alfonso of Aragon (m. 1498–1500), Alfonso d'Este (m. 1502–1519) Children: Seven. Early Life. Lucrezia Borgia was born in Rome in 1480. Her father Rodrigo was a cardinal in the Catholic Church when she was born.
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- She was illegitimate. Born on 18 April 1480, Lucrezia Borgia was the daughter of Cardinal Rodrigo de Borgia (who would later go on to be Pope Alexander VI) and his chief mistress, Vannozza dei Cattanei.
- She was only 13 at the time of her first marriage. Lucrezia’s education and connections meant she would marry well – in a way that was advantageous to both her family and her prospects.
- Lucrezia’s annulment was tainted with accusations of incest. Giovanni Sforza was furious about the annulment – particularly given it was to be on grounds on non-consummation – and accused Lucrezia of paternal incest.
- She was extremely beautiful by the standards of her day. Lucrezia’s allure came not just from her wealthy and powerful family. Contemporaries described her as having long blonde hair, white teeth (not always a given in Renaissance Europe), hazel eyes and a natural grace and elegance.
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Death. Lucrezia Borgia gave birth to a baby girl, who was christened Isabella on the 14th of June, 1519. However, she was noted to have had challenging conceptions and miscarriages throughout her married life, and the conception of baby Isabella had been another complicated one for Lucrezia.
Jun 8, 2018 · When Giorgio died, Vannozza remarried and went to live in Piazza Branca in the Arenula district. A large bequest to the Brotherhood of the Gonfalonieri ensured a splendid funeral when she died in 1518, age 76.
