Cattelena

Cattelena (died 1625) was a woman who lived in Almondsbury, Tudor England.^[1][2]

Biography

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 both unmarried, like about 30 per cent of Tudor women, and self-reliant.^[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]