Franco — Veronica

In 1580, she was accused of witchcraft by a disgruntled tutor. She successfully defended herself and was acquitted.

She famously entertained King Henry III of France during his visit to Venice in 1574, an event she later commemorated in her poetry. veronica franco

Franco was not just a famous beauty; she was a pioneering writer and a proto-feminist who used her voice to challenge the patriarchal structures of Venice. In 1580, she was accused of witchcraft by