Pope_Alexander_VI 1 post karma 3,388 comment karma send a private message redditor for 6 years. Borgia was a lawyer and a church administrator. And the old man licking his lips at the antics of the call-girls was none other than the Pope himself, Alexander VI, formerly known as Rodrigo Borgia. Alexander VI openly carried on with his mistresses before and after becoming pope, and acknowledged the resulting illegitimate children. The article says Alexander worked in the Curia under "five popes – Pius II, Paul II, Sixtus IV and Innocent VIII – ". Is it possible to mention that Pope Alexander VI actually sired children? Pope Alexander VI 1492 - 1503 He is one of the most controversial of the Renaissance popes, because he didn´t respect the clerical celibacy and had several legitimately acknowledged children. get reddit premium. Alexander VI, corrupt, wordly, and ambitious pope (1492–1503), whose neglect of the spiritual inheritance of the church contributed to the development of the Protestant Reformation. Pope from 1492 until 1503, Alexander VI is known as one of the most charismatic, but also one of the most corrupt and decadent, church leaders in history. He disregarded priestly celibacy and preferred political machinations to spiritual leadership. Lucrezia Borgia (April 18, 1480–June 24, 1519) was the illegitimate daughter of Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) by one of his mistresses. login. Although his behavior was typical of Renaissance-era popes, Alexander became known as the embodiment of sin. She had three political marriages, arranged for her family's advantage, and likely had several adulterous alliances. It's the winter of 1501-1502 when In the Name of the Family opens: Rodrigo Borgia is firmly ensconced in the Vatican as Pope Alexander VI, who openly "uses his illegitimate children as weapons to carve a new dynastic block of power. A later mistress, Giulia Farnese, was the sister of Alessandro Farnese, who later became Pope Paul III. Daughter of Pope Alexander VI and sister of Cesare, she is often accused of sharing in their many crimes and excesses but was more likely just an instrument for their ambitious projects. (1431), is the most memorable of the corrupt and secular popes of the Renaissance.He was born at Xativa[? Lucrezia Borgia (Italian pronunciation: [luˈkrɛttsja ˈbɔrdʒa]; Valencian: Lucrècia Borja [luˈkrɛsia ˈbɔɾdʒa]; 18 April 1480 – 24 June 1519) was a Spanish-Italian noblewoman of the House of Borgia who was the daughter of Pope Alexander VI and Vannozza dei Cattanei.She reigned as the Governor of Spoleto, a position usually held by cardinals, in her own right. Pope Alexander VI, born Roderic Borgia (Valencian: Roderic Llançol i de Borja (Valencian pronunciation: [roðeˈɾiɡ ʎanˈsɔɫ i ðe ˈβɔɾdʒa], Spanish: Rodrigo Lanzol y de Borja [roˈðɾiɣo lanˈθol i ðe ˈβorxa]); 1 January 1431 – 18 August 1503), was Pope from 11 August 1492 until his death. Pope Alexander Vi. He is described as a devote Catholic, but he is not the perfect Catholic cardinal, let alone the perfect choice for the position of Holy Father. ], near Valencia in Spain, and his father's surname was Lanzol or Llancol; that of his mother's family, Borgia or Borja[? He fathered seven children, helped his son Cesare invade Italy, poisoned his enemies, and held orgies inside the Vatican. Vannozza lived fifteen years longer than her former lover Pope Alexander VI. Therefore his Italianized Valencian surname, Borgia, became a byword for libertinism and nepotism, which are traditionally considered as characterizing his papacy. TROPHY CASE. In the initial years after assuming papacy, he maintained the strict administration of justice and orderly government. Pope Alexander VI presided over a rare Jubilee Year in 1500, an event that took place only every 50 years. He fathered many children. what's this? Pope Alexander VI (Latin: Alexander Sextus; 1431–1503), born Rodrigo Lanzol y Borja, was an Spanish cleric of the Roman Catholic Church and the 215th Pope from 1492 to 1503. Work : Gain social status 10 August 1492 (greg.) He came to the papal throne in an era following the sack of Rome in 1527 and rife with uncertainties in the Catholic Church following the Protestant Reformation. 1 Early life; 2 Cardinal; 3 Pope; 4 Related pages; 5 References; 6 Other websites; Early life. Jan 8, 2017 - Pope Alexander VI, aka Rodrigo Borgia, (1492–1503) had a notably long affair with Vannozza dei Cattanei before his papacy, by whom he had his famous illegitimate children Cesare and Lucrezia. Alexander VI (1431 – 1503). Alexander VI has been widely condemned for his conduct. He had two mistresses Vanozza Dei Cattenei and Giulia Farnese. He arranged dynastic marriages for his offspring, dipping into Church coffers to splurge on lavish weddings for his bastards. remember me reset password. Alexander VI, original Spanish name in full Rodrigo de Borja y Doms, Italian Rodrigo Borgia, (born 1431, Játiva, near Valencia[Spain]—died August18, 1503, Rome), corrupt, worldly, and ambitious pope(1492–1503), whose neglect of the spiritual inheritance of the church contributed to the development of the Protestant Reformation. Connected to the Spanish branch of the powerful Borgia ecclesiastical dynasty, he was appointed a cardinal by his uncle and eventually became the vice-chancellor of the Catholic Church, acquiring tremendous wealth by selling … Children: Louise Borgia, Duchess of Valentinois Girolamo Borgia 10 others: Parent(s) Pope Alexander VI & Vannozza dei Cattanei: Family: Borgia: Coat of arms of Cesare Borgia as Duke of Romagna and Valentinois and Captain-General of the Church. He died on 8/18/1502 OS, Rome, probably of poisoning. He is one of the most memorable of the corrupt and secular popes. 1st duke of Gandía, Bernardo Borgia, Cesare Borgia, Gioffre Borgia, Giovanni Borgia, Girolama Borgia, Isabella Borgia, Laura Orsini, Lucrezia Borgia, Ottaviano Borgia, Pier Luigi de Borgia, Rodrigo Borgia Pope Alexander VI. Alexander VI, (January 1, 1431 - August 18, 1503) pope (1492-1503), born Rodrigo Borgia[?] The pope also used his daughter Lucrezia, with whom had an incestuous affair, to snare wealthy and powerful notables. Pope Alexander VI (1492 to 1503) Alexander VI bought his way into the papacy. He openly acknowledged fathering a bevy of children by his mistress, Vannozza dei Cattanei, and later enjoyed the legendary affections of Giulia Farnese, renowned as one of the most beautiful women of her day. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.94.144.34 23:37, 8 October 2012 (UTC) Counting popes. When she died, in Rome, aged seventy-six, she was given a grand funeral which was organised by the court of Pope Leo X. Soon, however, he started to bestow lands, power, and wealth to his relatives. His father was Jofre Lançol. He had a rollicking sex life and hosted an orgy in 1501 called the "Joust of Whores." Welcome to Reddit, the front page of the internet. Rodrigo Borgia better known as Pope Alexander VI is the pope and father to four children: Cesare Borgia, Juan Borgia, Joffre Borgia, and Lucrezia Borgia . The pope willfully ignored his church vows and lived a lavish lifestyle. Flavio (1631-1693) was created cardinal by his uncle on 9 April, 1657. 1 Events . Rodrigo de Borja y Doms (Italian: Rodrigo Borgia) was the Spanish-born 214th Pope who was raised to the papal chair as Pope Alexander VI. Alexander VI left behind a legacy of corruption and scandal. He was notoriously corrupt, selling indulgences and offices to enhance his own […] His pursuit of political goals and unremitting efforts to aggrandize his family were seen as excessive. Rodrigo de Borja, AKA Pope Alexander VI, brought misconduct within the Catholic Church to unprecedented levels. Death, Mysterious 18 August 1502 (greg.) Lucrezia Borgia, Italian noblewoman and a central figure of the infamous Borgia family of the Italian Renaissance. He used his position to enrich his children, supported a mob of Spanish relatives in Rome, and created 19 Spanish cardinals. This dramatic send-off gave Vannozza recognition as a woman who had been the partner of a former Pope and mother of four of his children. Pope Alexander VI is often considered the most evil man ever to hold the papal office. Become a Redditor. On August 11, 1492, at 61 years of age, Rodrigo was elevated as Pope Alexander VI. 3. Alexander VI’s Love For Orgies and His Illegitimate Children Defined His Papacy Born Rodrigo Borgia, the late-fifteenth century Pope Alexander VI enjoyed a long career as Vice-Chancellor of the Church before he bullied and bribed the curia into electing him in 1492. During this time, the Church encouraged the residents of Rome to confess their sins by passing through the “Holy Doors” opened in Rome’s basilicas. He also abused his power to improve his children’s futures. He bought his way into the papacy. His son and daughter were also lovers. His two dominant passions were love of women and greed of gold. Six-Year Club. Alexander VI was a pope who lived during the 15 th century, when Italy was experiencing the Renaissance.He is considered to be one of the most controversial popes in the history of the Roman Catholic Church .Instead of focusing on spiritual matters, Alexander was more concerned with material wealth and earthly power. Pope Alexander VI Fathered Nine Children. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. Pope Paul III (Latin: Paulus III; 29 February 1468 – 10 November 1549), born Alessandro Farnese, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 October 1534 to his death in 1549.. Contents. Elected pope in 1492, he took the name Alexander (the sixth to do so). and join one of thousands of communities. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, life and achievements. Pope Alexander VI, Rodrigo Borgia, 1492-1503 (5 generations) Pope Alexander VI 1492-1503 Rodrigo Borgia Born 1431 Jativa, Spain Died 18 August 1503 Rome Children by (a) NN Children by (b) Vanozza dei Catanei, daughter of Jacopo Pinctoris and Mencia Born 1442 Died 26 November 1518 Rome He brought with him a reputation for lusty living — he admitted to fathering seven illegitimate children with at least two different mistresses, both of them married women, reports Factinate; some historians place the number as high as 12. He practiced simony (selling Church offices) and was notorious for his nepotism. Lucrezia Borgia was an Italian noblewoman and daughter of Pope Alexander VI. Children. Pope Alexander VI (Alejandro VI, or Alexander Sextus), born Roderic Llançol i de Borja (Castilian Spanish: Rodrigo Lanzol; 1 January 1431 – 18 August 1503) was pope (bishop of Rome) from August 11, 1492 until his death in August 18, 1503. Pope Alexander VI was the Spanish-born 214th Pope. 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