Felice della Rovere
Illegitimate daughter of Pope Julius II
Born
1483
542 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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Illegitimate daughter of Pope Julius II. Born into a prominent family, Felice della Rovere became a significant figure in the Italian Renaissance. Raised in the papal court, she acquired a strong education and was adept in political maneuvering. Felice married a nobleman, but wielded considerable power independently, leveraging her lineage and connections. She was instrumental in promoting the interests of her family and enjoying considerable influence in political and religious spheres. Felice was known for fostering relationships with other influential families, and her court served as a hub for artists and intellectuals of the time. She also commissioned various artworks and maintained her own patronage of Renaissance artists.
Influenced Italian Renaissance politics
Promoted various artists and intellectuals
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