Cesare Borgia (1475-1507) was an Italian nobleman and military leader, known for his role in the political landscape of Renaissance Italy. He was the son of Pope Alexander VI and played a significant part in the power struggles of the time, seeking to expand his family's influence through strategic marriages and military conquests. Borgia is often remembered for his ruthless tactics and ambition, which inspired the political treatise The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli. His efforts to unify the Romagna region under his control showcased his desire for power, but his fortunes declined after his father's death, leading to his eventual downfall.