Religion · 1379–1458

Callixtus III

First Spanish pope and member of the House of Borgia

Did you know?He famously ordered a crusade to recover Constantinople from the Ottoman Empire shortly after he was elected to the papacy.

Pope Callixtus III (Italian: Callisto III, Valencian: Calixt III, Spanish: Calixto III; 31 December 1378 – 6 August 1458), born Alonso de Borja, but referred to in English-language accounts as Alfonso de Borgia as a member of the House of Borgia, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 8…

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Age at death: 79
Years since death: 568

Born: January 8, 1379 · Torreta de Canals, Spain
Died: August 15, 1458
Cause of death: Stroke
Known for: Religion

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Father: Domingo de Borja
Mother: Francisca (Marti)
Child: Francisco de Borja

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