Cattelena

Cattelena was a woman who lived in Almondsbury, England.

Biography

Cattelena is primarily known from her posthumous inventory dated 1625. Her Hispanic name suggests origins connected to Spanish or Portuguese territories. The term "independent singlewoman" from her inventory indicates she was both unmarried, like about 30 per cent of Tudor women, and self-reliant.
Cattelena's livelihood seemingly derived from her most valuable possession, a cow, suggesting she traded surplus dairy products. Despite this, her means were modest, as evidenced by her shared accommodation and the humble belongings listed in her inventory.