Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione

Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione (1837–1899) was an Italian model, photographer and courtesan.

Also recorded as Countess of Castiglione.

Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione in brief

Born
1837
Died
1899
Known for
model, photographer, courtesan and spy
Place of birth
Florence
Contents

Overview

Born at Florence in 1837, died at 1st arrondissement of Paris in 1899.

In detail

the recorded working language is French and Italian.

The field of work recorded is courtesan, photography and modelling.

Works named in the authority record are Scherzo di Follia.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q276035: Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione

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