When Rodrigo Borgia was elected pope as Alexander VI following the death of Innocent VIII, his son Cesare Borgia "inherited" the post as second archbishop of Valencia.

Rodrigo Borgia became a cardinal of the Roman Catholic church and, later (1492), Pope Alexander VI (see Alexander VI under Alexander [Papacy]). As cardinal and pope, Rodrigo fathered a number of …

In the searing heat of Rome, August 1492, a large and lavish ceremony took place to crown a new pope who had bribed his way into office: the Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia of Valencia, Spain, known...

Nov 14, 2025 · After the death of Pope Innocent VIII in 1492, Rodrigo Borgia was perfectly positioned to take the papacy and, through allegations of simony, was elected as pope by a two-thirds majority.

The famous Borgia family produced two popes, Callixtus III (1378-1458) and Alexander VI (1431-1503), Lucrezia (1480-1519), a duchess famed for her beauty and learning, and Cesare (1475-1507), a …

Few families in history have attracted as much scandal and fascination, and at the center of it all stands Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo Borgia — one of the most controversial popes to ever sit on the …

The Borgia family produced just two popes, both infamous for their ambition, corruption, and intrigue during the Renaissance period. They were Pope Callixtus III and Pope Alexander VI.

Aug 11, 2025 · Discover the scandalous life of Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI—his rise, affairs, and ruthless quest for power in Renaissance Rome.

Pope Alexander VI (January 1, 1431 – August 18, 1503), born Rodrigo Borja (Italian: Rodrigo Borgia), Pope from 1492 to 1503), is the most controversial of the Popes of the Renaissance, whose …

Jun 24, 2024 · Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo Borgia, is widely regarded as one of the most corrupt popes in the history of the Catholic Church. His reign in the late 15th century was characterized by …