Alexander VI
pope of the Catholic Church 1492–1503 from the Borgia family (1430/32-1503)
1431 — 1503
Quick Facts
Profession
pope of the Catholic Church 1492–1503 from the Borgia family (1430/32-1503)
Born
January 10, 1431
Died
1503 (age ~72)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
Catholic priest, transitional deacon
Crown of AragonBorn in XàtivaDied in Rome
1431
Born in Xàtiva (1431-01-10)
1456
Positioncardinal-deacon (1456–1471)
1457
Positionapostolic administrator (1457–1458)
1458
PositionApostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Valencia (1458–1492)
1458
Positioncardinal-deacon (1458–1492)
1463
Positioncardinal protodeacon (1463–1471)
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Pope Alexander VI was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 August 1492 until his death in 1503.
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Who is Alexander VI?+
Pope Alexander VI was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 August 1492 until his death in 1503.
What does the name Alexander mean?+
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alexander VI born?+
Alexander VI was born on January 10, 1431.
When did Alexander VI die?+
Alexander VI died in 1503, at approximately 72 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexander — January 10, 1431
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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