Mistress
The Resume
(July 13, 1442-November 24, 1518)
Born in Mantua, Italy
Mistress of Pope Alexander VI
Mother to Giovanni, Cesare, Lucrezia and Gioffre Borgia
Why she might be annoying
She was a materialistic social climber, who married 4 times.
She bore 4 of the most scandalous people in Renaissance history, involved in murder, incest, bribery, rape, adultery and any other vice that existed.
Eldest son Giovanni was a pompous, gambling-addicted drunk.
Cesare, when not killing and imprisoning enemies, allegedly fathered a son with sister Lucrezia, and committed fratricide against Giovanni due to his lust for power and their mutual mistress, sister-in-law Sancha.
Lucrezia reportedly poisoned those she held a grudge against.
Gioffre was branded a lazy cuckold.
Why she might not be annoying
She was an acclaimed beauty.
She was known for her quick wit.
She proved a skilled businesswoman.
Pope Alexander supplanted her with teenager Giulia Farnese.
After her romance with the Pope cooled he remained devoted to their children.
She made generous donations to charities.
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