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'''La Dame en Rose''' (English: ''The Lady in Pink'') was a [[Brothels|brothel]] in [[Port-au-Prince]] run by Madam [[Bastienne Josèphe]], an ally and informant to the [[Maroon rebellion]]. | '''La Dame en Rose''' (English: ''The Lady in Pink'') was a [[Brothels|brothel]] in [[Port-au-Prince]] run by Madam [[Bastienne Josèphe]], an ally and informant to the [[Maroon rebellion]]. | ||
Established prior to the beginning of the 18th century, La Dame en Rose was a prosperous business even before Bastienne took over as madam. Versed in financial affairs, Bastienne was able to increase the brothel's business two-fold, with a portion of the profits being used to purchase the freedom of [[slaves]] in Port-au-Prince. In addition, she used information gathered by the [[courtesans]] from their clients to solicit favors from powerful political figures, such as Governor [[Pierre, Marquis de Fayet|de Fayet]]. | Established prior to the beginning of the 18th century, La Dame en Rose was a prosperous business even before Bastienne took over as madam. Versed in financial affairs, Bastienne was able to increase the brothel's business two-fold, with a portion of the profits being used to purchase the freedom of [[Slavery|slaves]] in Port-au-Prince. In addition, she used information gathered by the [[courtesans]] from their clients to solicit favors from powerful political figures, such as Governor [[Pierre, Marquis de Fayet|de Fayet]]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:29, 1 June 2014
La Dame en Rose (English: The Lady in Pink) was a brothel in Port-au-Prince run by Madam Bastienne Josèphe, an ally and informant to the Maroon rebellion.
Established prior to the beginning of the 18th century, La Dame en Rose was a prosperous business even before Bastienne took over as madam. Versed in financial affairs, Bastienne was able to increase the brothel's business two-fold, with a portion of the profits being used to purchase the freedom of slaves in Port-au-Prince. In addition, she used information gathered by the courtesans from their clients to solicit favors from powerful political figures, such as Governor de Fayet.