Biography of Veronica Franco

Field Information
Full Name Veronica Franco
Date of Birth 21 May 1546
Place of Birth Venice, Republic of Venice
Date of Death 27 April 1591
Place of Death Venice, Republic of Venice
Citizenship / Country of Residence Republic of Venice
Education Tutored at home
Profession Courtesan, Poet
Years of Activity c. 1560s - 1580s
Brief Information Veronica Franco was a celebrated Venetian courtesan and poet. She was known for her intellectualism and her participation in public discourse, which was unusual for women of her time. Her poetry offers insights into the social and cultural life of 16th-century Venice.