Francisco Lloris y de Borja
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Francisco Galcerán de Lloris y de Borja (1470–July 22, 1506), (also known as Hiloris, Loris, Loritz, Willoritz), was an unconsecrated cardinal of the Catholic Church, and a member of the Borgia family.
He was born in Valencia in 1470. He was a grand-nephew of Pope Alexander VI
, and nephew of Cardinal Juan de Borja Lanzol de Romaní, el mayor
. His father was Pedro Jofre de Lloris, donzell (Caballero
) of Valencia. His mother was Isabel de Borja y Navarro de Alpicat, sister of Juan de Borja Lanzol; she was also related to Pope Calixtus III.
Francisco served successively as Chamberlain, Prosecretary and Treasurer to Cardinal Rodrigo de Borja, the future Pope Alexander VI
, and later the Treasurer-General of the Apostolic Camera
. All his later ecclesiastical titles and benefices appear to have been for his own personal gain; he never took holy orders.
He was elected Bishop of Terni
, March 19, 1498. He resigned the see just over a year later (April 17, 1499), in order to get the see of Elne
, left vacant by the death of Cesare Borgia
. He was transferred to that see on September 6, 1499, occupying it until his death. In November 1499 he was created Provost
of Hildesheim.
He was named bishop in commendam of Valence et Die
shortly after January 3, 1503; he occupied the see until February 13, 1505. Pope Alexander VI
elevated him as Cardinal deacon in the consistory of May 31, 1503; he was published on June 2, 1503, receiving the title Deacon of Santa Sabina
pro illa vice June 12, 1503.
He was promoted to Metropolitan Archbishop of Trani
and named titular Latin Patriarch of Constantinople
, August 9, 1503 (succeeding his uncle Juan de Borja Lanzol de Romaní, el mayor
); he occupied the see until his death.
Borja participated in the first papal conclave
of 1503 which elected Pope Pius III
, who died shortly thereafter; he also participated in the second conclave of 1503, which elected Pope Julius II
.
He exchanged the benefice of Santa Sabina for the Cardinal-deaconry of the basilica of Santa Maria Nuova
on 17 December 1505 which he held until his death. He was made Abbot commendatario
of Santa Maria de Ripoll
in 1506, shortly before his death the same year.
Francisco Lloris y de Borja died in Rome on July 22, 1506 aged about 36, "a victim of his immoral life" (víctima de su vida inmoral).
He was born in Valencia in 1470. He was a grand-nephew of Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI , born Roderic Llançol i Borja was Pope from 1492 until his death on 18 August 1503. He is one of the most controversial of the Renaissance popes, and his Italianized surname—Borgia—became a byword for the debased standards of the Papacy of that era, most notoriously the Banquet...
, and nephew of Cardinal Juan de Borja Lanzol de Romaní, el mayor
Juan de Borja Lanzol de Romaní, el mayor
Juan de Borja Lanzol de Romaní, el mayor was the first of ten cardinal-nephews elevated by Pope Alexander VI, the cousin of his father, Galcerán de Borja y Moncada....
. His father was Pedro Jofre de Lloris, donzell (Caballero
Caballero
Caballero, the Spanish word for "knight" or "gentleman", may also refer to:People* Caballero , people with the surname Caballero* Celestino Caballero, professional boxer from Panama...
) of Valencia. His mother was Isabel de Borja y Navarro de Alpicat, sister of Juan de Borja Lanzol; she was also related to Pope Calixtus III.
Francisco served successively as Chamberlain, Prosecretary and Treasurer to Cardinal Rodrigo de Borja, the future Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI , born Roderic Llançol i Borja was Pope from 1492 until his death on 18 August 1503. He is one of the most controversial of the Renaissance popes, and his Italianized surname—Borgia—became a byword for the debased standards of the Papacy of that era, most notoriously the Banquet...
, and later the Treasurer-General of the Apostolic Camera
Apostolic Camera
The Apostolic Camera, or in Latin Camera Apostolica or Apostolica Camera, is the central board of finance in the Papal administrative system, which at one time was of great importance in the government of the States of the Church, and in the administration of justice, led by the Camerlengo of the...
. All his later ecclesiastical titles and benefices appear to have been for his own personal gain; he never took holy orders.
He was elected Bishop of Terni
Roman Catholic Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia
The diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia is a Roman catholic ecclesiastical territory in Umbria, central Italy. It was created in 1983, when the diocese of Amelia was united to the diocese of Terni e Narni. The latter had been in turn created in 1907, when the diocese of Narni was united to the...
, March 19, 1498. He resigned the see just over a year later (April 17, 1499), in order to get the see of Elne
Elne
Elne is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.It lies in the former province of Roussillon, of which it was the first capital, being later replaced by Perpignan...
, left vacant by the death of Cesare Borgia
Cesare Borgia
Cesare Borgia , Duke of Valentinois, was an Italian condottiero, nobleman, politician, and cardinal. He was the son of Pope Alexander VI and his long-term mistress Vannozza dei Cattanei. He was the brother of Lucrezia Borgia; Giovanni Borgia , Duke of Gandia; and Gioffre Borgia , Prince of Squillace...
. He was transferred to that see on September 6, 1499, occupying it until his death. In November 1499 he was created Provost
Provost (religion)
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of Hildesheim.
He was named bishop in commendam of Valence et Die
Roman Catholic Diocese of Valence
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Valence is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in southern France.. The contemporary diocese is co-extensive with the department of Drôme.-To 1000:* Emilia * Sextius * Maximus I...
shortly after January 3, 1503; he occupied the see until February 13, 1505. Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI , born Roderic Llançol i Borja was Pope from 1492 until his death on 18 August 1503. He is one of the most controversial of the Renaissance popes, and his Italianized surname—Borgia—became a byword for the debased standards of the Papacy of that era, most notoriously the Banquet...
elevated him as Cardinal deacon in the consistory of May 31, 1503; he was published on June 2, 1503, receiving the title Deacon of Santa Sabina
Santa Sabina
The Basilica of Saint Sabina at the Aventine is a titular minor basilica and mother church of the Roman Catholic Dominican order in Rome, Italy. Santa Sabina lies high on the Aventine Hill, beside the Tiber, close to the headquarters of theKnights of Malta....
pro illa vice June 12, 1503.
He was promoted to Metropolitan Archbishop of Trani
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Trani-Barletta-Bisceglie
The Italian Catholic archdiocese of Trani-Barletta-Bisceglie, in Apulia, received its current name in 1986. The historic archdiocese of Trani was elevated from a diocese in the eleventh century. It was combined with the diocese of Bisceglie in 1818...
and named titular Latin Patriarch of Constantinople
Latin Patriarch of Constantinople
The Latin Patriarch of Constantinople was an office established as a result of Crusader activity in the Near East. The title should not be confused with that of the Patriarch of Constantinople, an office which existed before and after....
, August 9, 1503 (succeeding his uncle Juan de Borja Lanzol de Romaní, el mayor
Juan de Borja Lanzol de Romaní, el mayor
Juan de Borja Lanzol de Romaní, el mayor was the first of ten cardinal-nephews elevated by Pope Alexander VI, the cousin of his father, Galcerán de Borja y Moncada....
); he occupied the see until his death.
Borja participated in the first papal conclave
Papal conclave
A papal conclave is a meeting of the College of Cardinals convened to elect a Bishop of Rome, who then becomes the Pope during a period of vacancy in the papal office. The Pope is considered by Roman Catholics to be the apostolic successor of Saint Peter and earthly head of the Roman Catholic Church...
of 1503 which elected Pope Pius III
Pope Pius III
Pope Pius III , born Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini, was Pope from September 22 to October 18, 1503.-Career:...
, who died shortly thereafter; he also participated in the second conclave of 1503, which elected Pope Julius II
Pope Julius II
Pope Julius II , nicknamed "The Fearsome Pope" and "The Warrior Pope" , born Giuliano della Rovere, was Pope from 1503 to 1513...
.
He exchanged the benefice of Santa Sabina for the Cardinal-deaconry of the basilica of Santa Maria Nuova
Santa Francesca Romana
Santa Francesca Romana, previously known as Santa Maria Nova, is a church in Rome, Italy, situated next to the Roman Forum.- History :...
on 17 December 1505 which he held until his death. He was made Abbot commendatario
In Commendam
In canon law, commendam was a form of transferring an ecclesiastical benefice in trust to the custody of a patron...
of Santa Maria de Ripoll
Santa Maria de Ripoll
The Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll is a Benedictine monastery, built in the Romanesque style, located in the town of Ripoll in Catalonia, Spain...
in 1506, shortly before his death the same year.
Francisco Lloris y de Borja died in Rome on July 22, 1506 aged about 36, "a victim of his immoral life" (víctima de su vida inmoral).