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Which nephew of Pope Callixtus III later became a pope himself?

  • Pope Julius II

  • Pope Benedict IX

  • Pope Alexander VI

  • Pope Pius III

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Pope Alexander VI was a nephew of Pope Callixtus III. He was elected pope in 1492 and served until his death in 1503. Alexander VI was a controversial pope who was known for his nepotism, corruption, and sexual immorality. He is often blamed for the decline of the papacy in the early 16th century.
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