Talk:Cesare Borgia/@comment-103.14.173.74-20130621044919

Cesare Borgia was in fact the second son of Rodrigo Borgia. His older brother was Pedro Luis who was first Duke of Gandia and who died when he was 19,  living in Spain. As was the tradition in powerful families in those days, Cesare as second son was destined for the church and this is where he was as a young Bishop when his older brother died. This is what started his longing to be rid of his clerical robes and to become a soldier as he was now the eldest son. Juan Borgia was vain, spoilt and totally unsuited for his role as both 2nd Duke of Gandia and Gonfaloniere of the Papal Armies, which Cesare well understood. Cesare Borgia was highly educated, with two university degrees, spoke and wrote 4 languages fluently and was considered an extrodinary athlete. He was tall, with chestnut coloured hair and dark eyes. His was a charismatic personality with the ability to love fiercly and hold a grudge.