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Cesare Borgia - Trivia, Family, Bio

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Daniel Rodriguez

Updated on February 14, 2026

Catholic Cardinal and son of Pope Alexander VI who is best known for being the Duke of Valentinois from 1498 to 1507.

Before Fame

He was first appointed as Bishop of Pamplona at age 15.

Trivia

He became the first person in history to resign from a cardinalcy in 1498 after his brother died.

Family Life

He was the son of Pope Alexander VI and was married to Charlotte of Albret.

Associated With

He was portrayed by Francois Arnaud on the Showtime series The Borgias.