Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandía
Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandía (1476–1497) was the second born and the second son of Pope Alexander VI and Vannozza Cattanei and a member of the House of Borgia. He was the brother of Cesare, Gioffre, and Lucrezia Borgia. He was murdered on 14 June 1497. Even today, it is not known with certainty who was responsible for his death, although many at the time blamed his brother Cesare.
Giovanni Borgia | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Gandía | |
Alleged portrait of Giovanni Borgia | |
| Reign | 1488–1497 |
| Born | c. 1476 Italy |
| Died | 14 June 1497 (aged 20–21) Rome |
| Noble family | Borgia |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Enriquez de Luna |
| Issue | Juan de Borja y Enriquez, 3rd Duke of Gandía Isabel de Borja y Enriquez |
| Father | Pope Alexander VI |
| Mother | Vannozza dei Cattanei |
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