Scipione Borghese Cleric

Scipione Borghese (1 September 1577 – 2 October 1633) was an Italian Cardinal, art collector and patron of the arts. A member of the Borghese family, he was the patron of the painter Caravaggio and the artist Bernini. His legacy is the establishment of the art collection at the Villa Borghese in Rome.

Personal facts

Scipione Borghese
Birth dateSeptember 01, 1577
Birth place
Artena
Nationality
Italy
Date of deathOctober 02, 1633
Place of death
Rome

Search