Caroline Letessier
Caroline Letessier | |
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Letessier, photographed by Charles Bergamasco (c. 1860–1890) | |
| Born | c. 1830 France |
| Died | 1893 |
| Occupations | Actress, courtesan |
| Known for | Courtesan and stage actress during the Second French Empire |
Caroline Letessier (c. 1830-1893), sometimes spelled Le Tessier, was a French stage actress and courtesan during the Second French Empire. She rose to prominence in both the theatrical world and elite Parisian society. Known for her luxurious attire, dramatic flair, and high-profile relationships, Letessier epitomized the spectacle and complexity of the 19th-century demimonde. Her career spanned Paris, Saint Petersburg, and fashionable European resorts. She withdrew from public life in the 1880s, yet remained a notable cultural figure of her time.
Further reading
- Richardson, Joanna (1967). The Courtesans: The Demi-Monde in Nineteenth-Century France. The World Publishing Company.
- de maugny, Alfred Cte. (1892). Le Demi-monde sous le Second Empire. Kolb.
- (1906) Women that Pass in the Night: Reminiscences of the Parisian Queens of Prostitution.
- Vion-Dury, Juliette (2008). Destinées féminines dans le contexte du naturalisme européen. Sedes. pp.240