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Pope Alexander VI

A historical pope mentioned in the context of the Borgia poisonings.

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Also known as Alexander VI, Pope Alexander VI

First appearance: xviii the treasure

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JAJacopoSTSinbad the Sai…ADAlbert de Morc…GAGaetanoRIRitaPAPope Alexander VI

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical treasure figures
  • Count's allies and targets
  • Count's early aliases and helpers
  • Minor bandit characters

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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