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Alessandro Farnese (cardinal)
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Alessandro Farnese, an Italian cardinal and diplomat and a great collector and patron of the arts, was the grandson of Pope Paul III, and the son of Pier Luigi Farnese, Duke of Parma, who was murdered in 1547. He should not be confused with his nephew, Alessandro Farnese, Governor of the Spanish Netherlands, grandson of Emperor Charles V and great-grandson of Pope Paul III.
Portrait by Titian, c. 1545-1546
Portrait by Titian, c. 1545-1546
Titian's triple portrait, Pope Paul III and his Grandsons, depicts Alessandro at left.
Titian's triple portrait, Pope Paul III and his Grandsons, depicts Alessandro at left.
Pope Paul IV, c. 1556
Pope Paul IV, c. 1556
Cardinal Carlo Borromeo
Cardinal Carlo Borromeo
Pope Paul III
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Pope Paul III, born Alessandro Farnese, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 October 1534 to his death, in November 1549.
Portrait of Pope Paul III, 1543
Portrait of Pope Paul III, 1543
Pope Paul III and his Grandsons Cardinal Alessandro Farnese (left), and Ottavio Farnese, Duke of Parma (right), II Duke of Parma since 1547. A triple
Pope Paul III and his Grandsons Cardinal Alessandro Farnese (left), and Ottavio Farnese, Duke of Parma (right), II Duke of Parma since 1547. A triple portrait by Titian, 1546
Ranuccio Farnese was made cardinal by Paul III at the age of 15.
Ranuccio Farnese was made cardinal by Paul III at the age of 15.
The Farnese coat of arms or stemma on the facade of the Farnese Palace in Rome.
The Farnese coat of arms or stemma on the facade of the Farnese Palace in Rome.