These Renaissance Women Were Unbelievably Powerful

These Renaissance Women Were Unbelievably Powerful

Shannon Quinn - April 25, 2023

These Renaissance Women Were Unbelievably Powerful
Lucerezia Borgia is remembered because she was involved in a lot of scandal. Credit: The Collector

Lucrezia Borgia

Lucrezia Borgia was an Italian noblewoman who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. She was the daughter of Pope Alexander VI and was known for her political influence and beauty. Lucrezia was married several times. Her marriages were used by her father and brothers to form alliances with other powerful Italian families. She was rumored to be involved in murder and intrigue. Her name became synonymous with corruption and scandal. Despite the negative rumors and accusations, there is also evidence that Lucrezia was a cultured and refined woman. She was a patron of music, poetry, and the visual arts, and her court was renowned for its elegance and sophistication.

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