Alexander VI

pope of the Catholic Church 1492–1503 from the Borgia family (1430/32-1503)
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Alexander VI
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Alexander VI

Summary

Alexander VI is a human[1]. He was born in Xàtiva[2]. He was born on January 1, 1431[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on August 18, 1503[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and transitional deacon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.44% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,429 views/month, #4,448 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander VI was born in Xàtiva[2].
  • Alexander VI passed away in Rome[4].
  • Alexander VI was born on January 1, 1431[3].
  • Alexander VI died on August 18, 1503[5].
  • Burial took place at Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli[9].
  • Alexander VI's father was Jofré Llançol i Escrivà[10].
  • Alexander VI's mother was Isabel de Borja y Cavanilles[11].
  • A child of Alexander VI was Pier Luigi de Borgia[12].
  • A child of Alexander VI was Cesare Borgia[13].
  • A child of Alexander VI was Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandia[14].
  • A child of Alexander VI was Lucrezia Borgia[15].
  • A child of Alexander VI was Gioffre Borgia[16].
  • A child of Alexander VI was Girolama Borgia[17].
  • Alexander VI held citizenship in Crown of Aragon[18].
  • Catalan was Alexander VI's native language[19].
  • Alexander VI's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Alexander VI's professions included transitional deacon[7].
  • Alexander VI held the position of Pope[20].
  • Alexander VI held the position of Dean of the College of Cardinals[21].
  • Alexander VI held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[22].
  • Alexander VI held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Albano[23].
  • Alexander VI held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Valencia[24].
  • Alexander VI held the position of apostolic administrator[25].
  • Alexander VI's education included a stint at University of Bologna[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander VI is Q109318432[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Xàtiva[2], Alexander VI… he was born on January 1, 1431[3]. His father was Jofré Llançol i Escrivà[10]. His mother was Isabel de Borja y Cavanilles[11]. Catalan was his native language[19].

Education

Alexander VI's education included a stint at University of Bologna[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and transitional deacon[7]. Positions held include Pope[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; Dean of the College of Cardinals[21], a position[31]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[22], a position[32]; Cardinal-Bishop of Albano[23], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[33], in Italy[34]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Valencia[24], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35], founded in 1492[36]; and apostolic administrator[25], a position[37].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alexander VI is Q109318432[27].

Personal Life

Children include Pier Luigi de Borgia[12], Cesare Borgia[13], Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandia[14], Lucrezia Borgia[15], Gioffre Borgia[16], and Girolama Borgia[17]. Alexander VI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[38].

Death and Burial

Alexander VI died on August 18, 1503[5]. He died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was malaria[39]. Burial took place at Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli[9].

Why It Matters

Alexander VI ranks in the top 0.44% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,429 views/month, #4,448 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include Inter caetera[42], a papal bull[43], written by Vatican City[44]; Dudum siquidem[45], a papal bull[46]; and Eximiae devotionis[47], a papal bull[48].

FAQs

Where was Alexander VI born?

Alexander VI's place of birth was Xàtiva[2].

Where did Alexander VI die?

Alexander VI passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Alexander VI's parents?

Alexander VI's father was Jofré Llançol i Escrivà[10]. Alexander VI's mother was Isabel de Borja y Cavanilles[11].

What did Alexander VI do for work?

Alexander VI worked as Catholic priest[6] and transitional deacon[7].

Where did Alexander VI go to school?

Alexander VI was educated at University of Bologna[26].

References

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  1. [2] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . wikidata.org.
  23. [38] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [39] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . webdept.fiu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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