Veronica Franco
Italian poet and courtesan
- Lived
- 1546–1591
- Country
- Republic of Venice
Updated September 2026
About Veronica Franco
Veronica Franco was an Italian poet and courtesan in 16th-century Venice. She is known for her notable clientele, feminist advocacy, literary contributions, and philanthropy. Her humanist education and cultural contributions influenced the roles of courtesans in the late Venetian Renaissance.
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