[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

Resumen

Antonio Caetani (archbishop of Capua, 1566-1624) was a high exponent of an

aristocratic Roman family, whose loyalty to the Spanish crown was well known. He

grew up within the patronage network of the Cardinal Nephew Pietro Aldobrandini,

and later moved to that of Scipione Borghese. Thereafter, he became servant of

three 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 own

noble House. The Caetani’s “triple loyalty” will clearly be proved during his

Nunciature of Spain (1611-1618): it had a significant impact on his diplomatic role at

the court of Madrid. This topic might be helpful in highlighting some aspects of

diplomacy in early modern Europe, and will shed light on how the interests of

individuals and factions were able to consistently influence international politics.