A Woman to Know: Olimpia Maidalchini
Donna Olimpia Maidalchini is a woman of great spirit, but her sole title to influence is that of a rigid economist. — Cavalier Giustiniani
Donna Olimpia Maidalchini is a woman of great spirit, but her sole title to influence is that of a rigid economist. — Cavalier Giustiniani
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Sister-in-law to the Pope? Advisor to the Pope? Possible mistress to the Pope? Stand-in female Pope, or “Papessa,” as she was reportedly decreed?
In Olimpia’s life, she inhabited many roles…
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