[EN] THE POPE, THE KING AND THE FAMILY. TRIPLE LOYALTY AND DIPLOMATIC NEGOTIATIONS OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO ANTONIO CAETANI AT THE COURT OF MADRID (1611-1618) // EL PAPA, EL REY Y LA FAMILIA. TRIPLE LEALTAD Y LAS NEGOCIACIÓNES DIPLOMÁTICAS DEL NUNCIO APOSTÓLICO ANTONIO CAETANI EN LA CORTE DE MADRID

Abstract

Antonio Caetani (archbishop of Capua, 1566-1624) was a high exponent of anaristocratic Roman family, whose loyalty to the Spanish crown was well known. Hegrew up within the patronage network of the Cardinal Nephew Pietro Aldobrandini,and later moved to that of Scipione Borghese. Thereafter, he became servant ofthree causes: firstly, he pledged obedience to the Pope and to the papal family;secondly, he was vassal of the Spanish crown, and thirdly, he had to serve his ownnoble House. The Caetani’s “triple loyalty” will clearly be proved during hisNunciature of Spain (1611-1618): it had a significant impact on his diplomatic role atthe court of Madrid. This topic might be helpful in highlighting some aspects ofdiplomacy in early modern Europe, and will shed light on how the interests ofindividuals and factions were able to consistently influence international politics.