Borghese (Borghesi) of Siena
The house originated with Tiezzo da Monticiano, a 13th century wool merchant in Siena, whose nephew Borghese gave his name to the family. Among the important Sienese Borghese are:
- Agostino (1390–1462), noted soldier in the wars between Siena and Florence, named count palatine by Pope Pius II and count of the Holy Roman Empire by Sigismund
- Niccolò (1432–1500), man of letters, philosopher, and important political figure in the Sienese republic, belonging to the Monte dei Nove.
- Pietro (1469–1527), named a senator of Rome by Pope Leo X, killed in the Sack of Rome.
- Marcantonio (1504–1574), politician and lawyer in papal service.
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