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| Noun | 1. Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458).[Wordnet] 2. Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts (1480-1519).[Wordnet] 3. Italian cardinal and military leader; model for Machiavelli's prince (1475-1507).[Wordnet] 4. Pope and father of Cesare Borgia and Lucrezia Borgia (1431-1503).[Wordnet]. | |
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Date "Borgia" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1498. (references) |
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| Literature | Borgia (See Lucrezia. ). Source: Brewer's Dictionary. | ||
| Wikipedic | Borjia was an influential Spanish-Italian family during the Renaissance. Callixtus III was a pope. His nephew Alexander VI was also a pope, known for his corruption and secularity. Alexander's illegitimate children included Cesare Borgia, a political leader described by Machiavelli in The Prince. Lucrezia Borgia married the duke of Ferrara and was a patron of learning and art. Borgias reportedly poisoned many people to gain political advantage and wealth. They were referred to as the first criminal family. However, a later member of this family, Francis Borgia was canonized as a saint. (references) | ||
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| Alfonso Borgia | Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458). Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Cesare Borgia | Italian cardinal and military leader; model for Machiavelli's prince (1475-1507). Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Francis Borgia | Francis Borgia (1510-1572) was born near Valencia, Spain, on October 28, 1510. He was the son of the Duke of Gandía and the great-grandson of Pope Alexander VI. (references) | ||
| Giovanni Borgia | Giovanni Borgia may refer to several members of the Borgia family. (references) | ||
| Lucrezia Borgia | Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts (1480-1519). Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Lucrezia Borgia (opera) | Lucrezia Borgia is an Italian opera by Gaetano Donizetti. The libretto was written by Felice Romani based on the play of the same name by Victor Hugo, based on the legend of Lucrezia Borgia. It was first performed at La Scala in Milan on 26 December 1834. (references) | ||
| Rodrigo Borgia | Pope and father of Cesare Borgia and Lucrezia Borgia (1431-1503). Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
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| Lucrezia di Borgia | Literature | Daughter of Pope Alexander VI., was thrice married, her last husband being Alfonso, Duke of Ferrara. Before her marriage with the duke she had a natural son named Gennaro, who was sent to be brought up by a Neapolitan fisherman. When arrived at man's estate he received a letter informing him that he was nobly born, and offering him a commission in the army. In the battle of Rimini he saved the life of Orsini, and they became sworn friends. In Venice he is introduced to the young nobles, who tell him of the ill deeds of Lucrezia Borgia. Each of them has had some relative put to death by her agency. Gennaro, in his indignation, mutilates the duke's escutcheon with his dagger, knocking off the "B" of his name, and changing Borgia into Orgia (orgies). Lucrezia, not knowing who has offered the insult, requests the duke that the perpetrator may be put to death, but when she discovers it to be her own son gives him an antidote to neutralise the poison he has drunk, and releases him from his confinement. Scarcely is he liberated when he and his companions are invited by the Princess Negroni to a banquet, where they are all poisoned, Lucrezia tells Gennaro he is her son, and dies herself as soon as her son expires. (Donizetti's opera.). Source: Brewer's Dictionary. | |
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| Dutch | Borgia (Borgia, List of Borgias). Additional references: Dutch, Netherlands, Aruba, Borgia. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
| Japanese | ボルジア家 (Borgia), ルクレツィア・ボルジア (Lucrezia Borgia), チェーザレ・ボルジア (Cesare Borgia). Additional references: Japanese, Japan, Taiwan, Borgia. (volunteer & more translations) | |||
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| Athag | Bathagorgathagia (Borgia). Additional references: Athag, Borgia. (volunteer) | |||
| Double Dutch | Bagorgagia (Borgia). Additional references: Double Dutch, Borgia. (volunteer) | |||
| Leet | 6()|26|@ (Borgia). Additional references: Leet, Borgia. (volunteer) | |||
| Oppish | Boporgopia (Borgia). Additional references: Oppish, Borgia. (volunteer) | |||
| Pig Latin | Orgiabay (Borgia). Additional references: Pig Latin, Borgia. (volunteer) | |||
| Terran B | Borgia (Borgia). Additional references: Terran B, Borgia. (volunteer) | |||
| Ubbi Dubbi | Buborgubia (Borgia). Additional references: Ubbi Dubbi, Borgia. (volunteer) | |||
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