Isotta never married, although she rejected a proposal in 1453. Nor did she become a nun. Instead, she lived as an independent scholar in her family home, a very rare phenomenon for women of this period. Her singleness was probably what allowed her to continue her studies.
Always interesting to read about a historical woman who managed to reject the traditional roles for women in favour of her own ambitions. Thanks for sharing!
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Always interesting to read about a historical woman who managed to reject the traditional roles for women in favour of her own ambitions. Thanks for sharing!