Katharina Valenta

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Katharina Valenta was a famous Sicilian courtesan in the 17th century . She was the mistress of many rich men and princes. Through the preacher Carlo Carafa she was converted to a different way of life and from then on helped him in the rescue and support of prostitutes . This made her an early champion for the rights of "fallen" women.

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  • S. di Giacomo, La prostituzione a Napoli , 1899
  • Picture lexicon of eroticism , Vienna, 1928–1931
personal data
SURNAME Valenta, Katharina
BRIEF DESCRIPTION sicilian courtesan
DATE OF BIRTH 16th century or 17th century
DATE OF DEATH 17th century or 18th century