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Juan Borgia the Younger was actually more likely to be Cesare's younger brother despite him becoming captain general instead of Cesare. This was likely because Rodrigo wanted his oldest son, Cesare, to follow in his footsteps and go into the church. |
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'''Juan Borgia''', also known as '''Giovanni Borgia''', ( | '''Juan Borgia''', also known as '''Giovanni Borgia''', (1476 - 1497) was the second Duke of Gandia, and the second son of [[Rodrigo Borgia]] - the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] - and his long-term mistress [[Vannozza dei Cattanei]]. | ||
Juan was also the | Juan was also the younger brother of [[Cesare Borgia|Cesare]] and older brother to [[Lucrezia Borgia|Lucrezia]] and [[Jofré Borgia|Jofré]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Since Juan was his favorite son, Rodrigo made him the Captain General of the Papal Army soon after he became Pope in 1492. At around this time, Juan's | Since Juan was his favorite son, Rodrigo made him the Captain General of the Papal Army soon after he became Pope in 1492. At around this time, Juan's older brother, Cesare, became a [[Cardinals|Cardinal]]. | ||
In 1496, Juan fought [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]] at the Siege of Bracciano, wherein Bartolomeo sent a donkey out of the city, with a sign around its neck reading "Let me go for I am an ambassador to the Duke of Gandia." Bartolomeo had also tied a letter for Juan to the donkey's tail, which contained further insults. | In 1496, Juan fought [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]] at the Siege of Bracciano, wherein Bartolomeo sent a donkey out of the city, with a sign around its neck reading "Let me go for I am an ambassador to the Duke of Gandia." Bartolomeo had also tied a letter for Juan to the donkey's tail, which contained further insults. | ||
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Revision as of 21:10, 17 July 2012
- For his older cousin, see Juan Borgia the Elder.
Juan Borgia, also known as Giovanni Borgia, (1476 - 1497) was the second Duke of Gandia, and the second son of Rodrigo Borgia - the Grand Master of the Templar Order - and his long-term mistress Vannozza dei Cattanei.
Juan was also the younger brother of Cesare and older brother to Lucrezia and Jofré.
Biography
Since Juan was his favorite son, Rodrigo made him the Captain General of the Papal Army soon after he became Pope in 1492. At around this time, Juan's older brother, Cesare, became a Cardinal.
In 1496, Juan fought Bartolomeo d'Alviano at the Siege of Bracciano, wherein Bartolomeo sent a donkey out of the city, with a sign around its neck reading "Let me go for I am an ambassador to the Duke of Gandia." Bartolomeo had also tied a letter for Juan to the donkey's tail, which contained further insults.
By 1497, Cesare had realized that his life as a Cardinal would lead nowhere, and that if he wanted to gain power, he would need to get rid of his brother. Upon enticing Juan into a night spent in the company of courtesans, Cesare introduced him to Fiora Cavazza, a close ally of his. That night of June 14, Cesare watched as Fiora engaged Juan in a moment of passion, before she slit his throat with a dagger. Juan's body was later thrown into the Tiber.
Subsequent to the discovery of Juan's death, Cesare became Captain General in his stead, and was never identified as his brother's killer.
Trivia
- Juan bears the same name and attire of his older cousin, and both characters even share the same voice actor.
- Juan, despite being Captain General, wears a Cardinal's attire; whereas Cesare, who was a Cardinal, is never seen in the uniform.
Gallery
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Juan, with the Pope beside him, and his brother behind him. -
Juan's death at the hands of Fiora Cavazza.
