Listed In: Emperors & Kings
Birthdate: January 1, 1431
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Játiva, Spain
Died: August 18, 1503
Pope Alexander VI served as the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1492 to 1503. He had a background in law and progressed within the ranks of the Church, eventually becoming a cardinal and vice-chancellor. Alexander’s influence in the Curia led to his election as pope in 1492. During his papacy, he issued bulls that affirmed Spanish rights in the New World and backed his son in military endeavors. Alexander pursued foreign policy to advance his family’s interests, which sparked criticism due to controversies surrounding his personal life.
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