Duke of Valentinois - First Creation

First Creation

Louis XII created Cesare Borgia Duke of Valentinois in 1498. Both the Italianized form of this title and his previous appointment as Cardinal of Valencia led to his commonly-used nickname: "Il Valentino".

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