Betty Careless

Female, Deceased Person

1704 – 1739

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Who was Betty Careless?

Betty Careless or Betsy Careless was a notorious prostitute and later bagnio-owner in 18th-century London. Probably born Elizabeth Carless, she adapted her name to better suit her profession. Her name, beauty and reputation made her, like Sally Salisbury before her, something of an archetypal courtesan for the popular culture of the day.

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Born
1704
Died
1739

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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