Duke of Gandia is murdered by Cesare Borgia

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Juan Borgia, the Duke of Gandia, is murdered. He was allegedly killed on the orders of his half-brother, Cesare Borgia, who on his death gained a new dominance in papal politics.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Duke of Gandia is murdered by Cesare Borgia". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=13972, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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