Louise Borgia facts for kids

Louise Borgia (born May 17, 1500 – died 1553) was a French noblewoman. She was the only child of Cesare Borgia, who was a powerful duke. Louise was almost seven years old when her father died.

She also held the title of Dame de Chalus. This important title was passed down to her from her mother, Charlotte of Albret.

Early Life

Louise was born in France on May 17, 1500. She was the only daughter of Cesare Borgia and his wife, Charlotte of Albret. Her family was very well-known. Her grandfather was Pope Alexander VI, a very important leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Louise had many half-brothers and half-sisters. These were children her father had from other relationships.

Family and Titles

Louise's father, Cesare Borgia, died in battle on March 12, 1507. He was fighting for her uncle, King John III of Navarre. Louise was still a young child when this happened.

Her mother, Charlotte, took care of her until Charlotte died on March 11, 1514. Louise was almost 14 years old then. After her mother's death, Louise inherited the title of Dame de Chalus. This made her an important lady in her own right.

Marriages and Children

Louise married her first husband, Louis II de la Trémoille, on April 7, 1517. He was a governor in France. Sadly, Louis died in battle on February 24, 1525. Louise was only 24 years old when she became a widow.

She married her second husband, Philippe de Bourbon, on February 3, 1530. He was known as the Seigneur de Bourbon-Busset. They lived at the Château de Busset. Louise made many changes to their home, adding new parts like a covered walkway and a special gallery.

Louise and Philippe had six children together.

Later Years

Louise Borgia died in 1553. The exact date of her death is not known.

Her Children

Louise had six children with her second husband, Philippe de Bourbon:

• Claude de Bourbon, who became a Count (born October 18, 1531 – died around 1588). He married Marguerite de La Rochefoucauld and had children.
• Marguerite de Bourbon (born October 10, 1532 – died September 8, 1591). She married Jean de Pierre-Buffiere. They did not have children.
• Henri de Bourbon (born 1533 – died 1534). He died very young.
• Catherine de Bourbon (born October 14, 1534).
• Jean de Bourbon (born September 2, 1537). He married Euchariste de La Brosse-Morlet and had children.
• Jerome de Bourbon (born October 19, 1543 – died before 1619). He married Jeanne de Rollat but did not have children.

See also

In Spanish: Luisa Borgia para niños