Borgia

biographical name

Bor·​gia ˈbȯr-(ˌ)jä How to pronounce Borgia (audio)
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Cesare 1475(or 1476)–1507 son of Rodrigo Borgia Italian cardinal and military leader

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“Borgia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Borgia. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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