The Daring Escape of Cesare Borgia from La Mota Castle

The Daring Escape of Cesare Borgia from La Mota Castle

How Cesare Borgia, prisoner of Spanish king Ferdinand II of Aragon, made a daring escape from the Castle of La Mota, near Segovia, in 1506.

Cesare Borgia, a high-profile prisoner, was confined in the Castle of La Mota, located near Segovia, Spain to reinforce his security. After being transferred from Castle of Chinchilla, he had attempted an escape but managed to escape from La Mota Castle with assistance on 3 December 1506. [1] This daring escape enabled him to reach Pamplona where he was welcomed by King John III of Navarre. [2]

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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