Definition of Borgia

Noun: Borgia  bor-zhu or bor-ju

1. Pope and father of Cesare Borgia and Lucrezia Borgia (1431-1503)
   - Alexander VI, Pope Alexander VI, Rodrigo Borgia
    
2. Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458)
   - Calixtus III, Alfonso Borgia
    
3. Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts (1480-1519)
   - Lucrezia Borgia, Duchess of Ferrara
    
4. Italian cardinal and military leader; model for Machiavelli's prince (1475-1507)
   - Cesare Borgia

See also:
Borges
boric

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