Calixtus III

American  

Or Callistus III

noun

1. Alfonso de BorjaAlfonso Borgia, 1378–1458, Spanish ecclesiastic: pope 1455–58.

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Example Sentences

He said it to the meek, blue-eyed Pope Calixtus III, also a Borgia.

From Time Magazine Archive

Calixtus III said that he feared nothing from any hostile Powers, for he had 3000 men of letters to rely on.

From Lectures on Modern history by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

But father and son were alike too invertebrate—the one to inspire, the other to execute any such designs as had already been attempted by the nepots of Calixtus III and Sixtus IV.

From The Life of Cesare Borgia by Sabatini, Rafael

Valla became Papal Secretary under Nicholas' successor, Pope Calixtus III, but unfortunately he died at the early age of fifty.

From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.

Alfonso Borgia, one of the most active opponents of the Council of Basle and of the Reformation in Germany, was elected pope in 1455, assuming the name Calixtus III.

From Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day by Gregorovius, Ferdinand