Farnese, Giulia (1474–1518?)
Farnese, Giulia (1474–1518?)
Italian noblewoman. Name variations: Julia Farnese. Born 1474; died after 1518; dau. of Pier Luigi Farnese; sister of Alessandro (Alexander) Farnese who later was elected Pope Paul III; m. Orsino Orsini, May 21, 1489; mistress of Alexander VI (Rodrigo or Roderigo Borgia).
A portrait of Giulia Farnese by Luca Longhi shows her with the mythical unicorn, a symbol of Chastity.
See also Women in World History.
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