Cattelena (died 1625) was an African woman who lived in Almondsbury, Tudor England. [1] [2]
Cattelena is primarily known from her posthumous inventory dated 1625. [3] Her Hispanic name suggests origins connected to Spanish or Portuguese territories. [3] The term "independent singlewoman" from her inventory indicates she was self-reliant, similar to about 30 percent of Tudor women. [3]
Cattelena's livelihood seemingly derived from her most valuable possession, a cow, suggesting she traded surplus dairy products. [3] [4] Despite this, her means were modest, as evidenced by her shared accommodation and the humble belongings listed in her inventory. [3]
Cattelena (died 1625) was an African woman who lived in Almondsbury, Tudor England. [1] [2]
Cattelena is primarily known from her posthumous inventory dated 1625. [3] Her Hispanic name suggests origins connected to Spanish or Portuguese territories. [3] The term "independent singlewoman" from her inventory indicates she was self-reliant, similar to about 30 percent of Tudor women. [3]
Cattelena's livelihood seemingly derived from her most valuable possession, a cow, suggesting she traded surplus dairy products. [3] [4] Despite this, her means were modest, as evidenced by her shared accommodation and the humble belongings listed in her inventory. [3]