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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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Pope Julius II (Latin: Iulius II; Italian: Giulio II; born Giuliano della Rovere; 5 December 1443 – 21 February 1513) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1503 to his death, in February 1513.
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Aug 28, 2005 · At 52, Felice saw Girolamo assume responsibility for his estates; a year later she was dead. Caroline Murphy has recreated Felice della Rovere's life with agility and tact.
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. 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).
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...
Felice was the acknowledged, though only sometimes welcome, daughter of Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere and his mistress Lucrezia, who subsequently married Bernardino de Cupis, a maestro di casa ...
