Pope Alexander VI

By MrsYonkers
  • Jan 1, 1431

    Born as Rodrigo Borgia

    Born as Rodrigo Borgia to notorious Borgia family. His parents were Isabel de Borgia (mother) and Jofré Llançol i Escrivà (father).
  • Period: Jan 1, 1431 to Aug 18, 1503

    Pope Alexander VI's Lifespan

    Pope Alexander VI was the most corrupt Pope of all time.
  • Apr 8, 1455

    Uncle Becomes Pope Callixtus III

    Uncle Becomes Pope Callixtus III
    When his uncle became Pope Callixtus III, Rodrigo moved with him to become a priest. He would give his nephew promotions in the church.
  • Period: 1457 to 1471

    Promotions in Church

    As Pope, Callixtus promotes his nephew from cardinal to chancellor to bishop. People who weren't related to church figures could buy positions in the church, even.
  • 1474

    Giovanni Borgia Born

    Giovanni Borgia Born
    Giovanni was the first child Rodrigo would have with Vannozza dei Cattanei. He would make Giovanni the Second Duke of Gandia, an area in Spain.
  • Period: 1474 to 1481

    Giovanni, Cesare, Lucrezia, and Gioffre Born

    These four children Rodrigo had with Vannozza dei Cattenei would be born out of wedlock, or having them when the parents aren't married. This was not good in the Renaissance. But he would openly acknowledge them, even as Pope when he wasn't supposed to have kids at all, and would face criticism for it.
  • Sep 13, 1475

    Cesare Borgia Born

    Cesare Borgia Born
    Cesare was the second child Rodrigo had with Vannozza dei Cattanei. Cesare was also born out of wedlock. His father would make him archbishop of Valencia, and he would be a great military strategist, conquering many lands.
  • Apr 18, 1480

    Lucrezia Borgia Born

    Lucrezia Borgia Born
    Lucrezia was the first daughter Rodrigo had with Vannozza, and the third child overall. He would have her engaged over three times to men for his own gain, and would become the governor of Spoleto.
  • 1481

    Gioffre Borgia Born

    Gioffre Borgia Born
    Gioffre was the last child Rodrigo had with Vannozza.
  • 1492

    Becomes Pope Alexander VI

    Becomes Pope Alexander VI
    Rodrigo Borgia becomes Pope Alexander VI, in honor of Alexander the Great, at 61 years old. It is often said that he bribed the cardinals who were present to elect him as Pope.
  • Aug 18, 1503

    The End of Pope Alexander VI

    Pope Alexander VI died when he was 72 years old. It is debated of what he died of, either malaria or poisoned by a rival