1. Witness to Borgia's reprisals

    · Senigallia, Marche, Italy

    Witness to Borgia's reprisals
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    While attached to Cesare Borgia's campaign, Machiavelli personally witnessed Borgia's killing of rebellious commanders at Senigallia, later documenting it in a political work. Sinigaglia is the historical spelling of Senigallia.

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