Justine Paris
Justine Paris, real name Bienfait (1705—September 1773), was a French courtesan and madam. She hosted several of the most famous brothels in mid-18th-century Paris and was one of the most known and successful of her trade. She and her brothel are portrayed in the memoirs of Casanova. She has been suggested to be the role model for the title character in Juliette by the Marquis de Sade.
Justine Paris | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bienfait 1705 |
| Died | September 1773 (aged 67–68) |
| Cause of death | Syphilis |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Courtesan and brothel madam |
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