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Borgia Family, descendants of a noble line, originally from Valencia, Spain, that established roots in Italy and became prominent in ecclesiastical and political affairs in the 1400s and 1500s. The house of Borgias produced two popes and many other political and church leaders.
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Oct 1, 2013 · History Matters. Were the Borgias Really So Bad? Alexander Lee attempts to rescue the Borgia family from their baleful reputation as a political – and papal – dynasty steeped in sin. Alexander Lee | Published in 01 Oct 2013.
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House of Borgia. The House of Borgia ( / ˈbɔːr ( d) ʒə / BOR-zhə, BOR-jə, [2] [3] [4] Italian: [ˈbɔrdʒa]; Spanish and Aragonese: Borja [ˈboɾxa]; Valencian: Borja [ˈbɔɾdʒa]) was a Spanish noble family, which rose to prominence during the Italian Renaissance. [5] They were from Xàtiva, Kingdom of Valencia, the surname being a ...
- R.N. Borja; took over 2020; direct line extinct
- 1455; 568 years ago
- María Ana, 12th Duchess of Gandía
- From the Spanish town of Borja
Jun 20, 2013 · These men and their ambition! Lucrezia ( Holliday Grainger) knew the Borgia ambition all too well. She knew her husband, as a Prince of Naples, stood in their way, if France was to get the ...
Mar 23, 2021 · The House of Borgia was a noble family that rose to prominence during the 15 th and 16 th centuries. Originally from Spain, the family established itself in Italy, where they played an important role in the country’s affairs. On the one hand, they were great patrons of the arts, and contributed substantially to the Italian Renaissance.
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Jun 9, 2020 · 9 Jun 2020. With their lust for power, fortune and fame, the Borgias were the Renaissance era’s most infamous – and intriguing – family. Sarah Dunant opens a window on their world. 1. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CONTEXT.
Aug 13, 2013 · Kate Stanhope Aug. 13, 2013, 3:34 p.m. PT. The Borgias may not be coming back for a fourth season, but that doesn't mean fans can't find out how the Showtime series was supposed to end. The...
