Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Alexander VI Biography and Timeline
Follow Alexander VI through 12 dated historical records for Italy.
Alexander VI, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
12Distinct records
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1476–1512Years on this page
1476
1492
Pope
Appointed Pope, Rodrigo Borgia
Role range: 1492-1503
1493
Forms a League against Naples
Forms a League against Naples
Role range: 1492-1503
1494
Treaty of Tordessillas
Establishes a line of demarcation between Spanish & Portuguese discoveries
Role range: 1492-1503
Invasion of Naples
Unsuccessfully opposes Charles VIII of France in his invasion of Naples
Role range: 1492-1503
1495
Alliance Holy League
Organizes the Holy League with Milan, Venice & Spain. Formed to drive out the French from Naples
Role range: 1492-1503
1498
Death of Alexander VI
Orders the execution of Savonarola
Role range: 1492-1503
Execution
Orders the execution of Savonarola
Role range: 1492-1503
1501
Censorship
Institutes the censorship of books
Role range: 1492-1503
1512
Rule of Lugano
Rewarded by the Holy League with Lugano for driving France out of Milan
Role range: 1492-1503
Rule of Ossola
Rewarded by the Holy League with Ossola for driving France out of Milan
Role range: 1492-1503
Siege of Milan
Drives the French out of Milan
Role range: 1492-1503
Records, sources and methodology
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