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Cesare was also the father to at least 11 illegitimate children. Among them are Girolamo Borgia who married Isabella Contessa di Carpi and Camilla Lucrezia Borgia (the younger) who, after Cesare's death, was moved to Ferrara to the court of her aunt Lucrezia Borgia (the elder).
- Sarah Roller
- 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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+ 62. Camilla Lucrezia Borgia, Circa 1506 - 1573. Camilla Lucrezia Borgia was born circa 1506, to Cesare Borgia and (mistress) Borgia (born (Borgia)). Camilla had 2 siblings: Girolamo Borgia and one other sibling. Her occupation was a occupation. Camilla passed away in 1573, at age 67. Äbtissin Camilla Borgia, 1504 - 1573.
433 (hardcover edition) ISBN. 0-316-78467-2 (hardcover edition) Prince of Foxes is a 1947 historical novel by Samuel Shellabarger, following the adventures of the fictional Andrea Orsini, a captain in the service of Cesare Borgia during his conquest of the Romagna .
- Samuel Shellabarger
- 1947
Dec 27, 2021 · Accounts floated to the surface, and her true character became almost a myth. She was dubbed a femme fatale, a classic villainous Borgia, whose life was marked by political intrigues. Some sources state that she was an expert poisoner, and was the killer of many political opponents of her family.
Camilla Borgia (1502-1573) was the daughter of Cesare Borgia and Charlotte of Albret. She was named for the legendary Queen of the Volsci , Camilla , and she was one of Cesare's six children. She died in 1573.
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.
