Cesare Borgia — Borgia Character Profile

About Cesare Borgia

Historical figure, Rodrigo's son, a ruthless condottiero and key political figure in the Borgia saga.

Cesare Borgia — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Military command, Combat skills, Political strategy, Intimidation, Tactics

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 8/10

Quick Facts about Cesare Borgia

Education

University of Pisa, University of Perugia

Occupation

condottiero, Catholic deacon

Manner of Death

Homicide

Cesare Borgia's Known Relations

• Lucrezia Borgia — Sibling
• Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandia — Sibling
• Gioffre Borgia — Sibling
• Pier Luigi de Borgia — Sibling
• Charlotte of Albret — Spouse
• Vannozza dei Cattanei — Mother
• Louise Borgia, Duchess of Valentinois — Child
• Alexander VI — Father
• Filippo Decio — Student of

Character Facts

Played by

Mark Ryder

Appears in

Borgia (2011)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (9)

• Cesare Borgia — family — Rodrigo Borgia (John Doman)
• Cesare Borgia — family — Lucrezia Borgia (Isolda Dychauk-Ott)
• Cesare Borgia — conflict — Girolamo Savonarola (Iain Glen)
• Cesare Borgia — conflict — Caterina Sforza (Valentina Cervi)
• Cesare Borgia — Tragic Romance — Giulia Farnese (Marta Gastini)

  A narrative foil to Rodrigo's romance, emphasizing the personal toll of Cesare's relentless pursuit of power.

• Cesare Borgia — Father-Son Tension — Rodrigo Borgia (John Doman)

  Cesare's overreach creates subtle conflict with Rodrigo's established authority.

• Cesare Borgia — Self-Doubt — Cesare Borgia (Mark Ryder)

  Internal paranoia and psychological fracture as Cesare questions his own culpability in familial violence.

• Cesare Borgia — Temporary Truce — Alfonso di Calabria (Alejandro Albarracín)

  A fragile, pragmatic alliance formed out of necessity rather than trust.

• Cesare Borgia — Indirect Rivalry — Giulia Farnese (Marta Gastini)

  Giulia's court presence creates an indirect competitive dynamic with Cesare's expansionist goals.

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