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Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI
  • Born: January 1, 1431
  • Died: August 18, 1503
  • Nationality: Aragonese, Spanish
  • Profession: Pope

Pope Alexander VI, was pope from 11 August 1492 until his death in 1503. Born into the prominent Borgia family in Xàtiva under the Crown of Aragon (now Spain), Rodrigo studied law at the University of Bologna. He was ordained deacon and made a cardinal in 1456 after the election of his uncle as Pope Callixtus III, and a year later he became vice-chancellor of the Catholic Church. He proceeded to serve in the Curia under the next four popes, acquiring significant influence and wealth in the process. In 1492, Rodrigo was elected pope, taking the name Alexander VI.