Alfonso Borgia

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A historical figure: Alfonso Borgia was an Italian cardinal who became Pope Calixtus III. He is historically significant for his papal reign and for being the first member of the Borgia family to attain the papacy, a position he used to advance his relatives, a practice known as nepotism.

Usage
  • As a subject: was born in Xàtiva, in the Kingdom of Valencia.
  • In possessive form: election as pope in 1455 marked the rise of the Borgia dynasty.
  • For identification: The pope from 1455 to 1458 was .
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The name is primarily used in historical, religious, or biographical contexts to refer to the 15th-century pope and his role in Renaissance politics.
    • The policies of Alfonso Borgia had lasting effects on the Papal States.
Variants and Related Words
  • Calixtus III: His papal name, used after his election.
    • Pope Calixtus III is remembered for calling for a crusade against the Ottoman Turks.
  • Borgia: The surname of the powerful Renaissance family he elevated.
    • The Borgia family became infamous for their ambition and political intrigue.
Synonyms
  • Pope Calixtus III: The official title and name used during his papacy.
Notes on Meaning

This term refers specifically to the individual person. It does not have different meanings but is defined by his historical identity and actions. His significance lies in his role as a pope and as the patriarch who initiated the Borgia family's prominence in Italian politics.

Noun
  1. Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458)

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