Kitty Fisher
British courtesan (1741-1767) · Models · Died at 25
Catherine Maria Fischer, better known as Kitty Fisher, was an English courtesan. From her teenage years onward, Fisher developed a carefully moulded public image, which was enhanced by acknowledgement from Sir Joshua Reynolds and other artists.
Kitty Fisher is read about 97 times a day, in 7 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 10 October 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 120 days, one point a day.
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About this person
By emphasizing Fisher's beauty, audacity, and charm, portraits of her, along with newspaper and magazine articles promoted her reputation, prompting spectators to view her with awe. She was one of the world's first celebrities who was not famous for being an actress, musician, or member of the royalty, but simply for being famous. Her life exemplifies the emergence of mass media publishing and fame in an era when capitalism, commercialism, global markets, and rising emphasis on public opinion were transforming England.
