Philippa of Catania

[2] After discovering her pregnancy, Violante had to hire local staff and she chose Philippa as a wet nurse for her son, Charles.

[2] Philippa was a diligent servant, and Violante brought her back to Naples after her husband had been forced to withdraw his troops from Sicily.

[2] Philippa was married off to Raymond de Campagne, a former slave of Ethiopian origin.

[1][3] Being Charles II's favorite and a successful military commander, Raymond had become one of the wealthiest landowners in the Kingdom of Naples.

[3] Philippa and her granddaughter, Sancia de' Cabanni, were accused of participating in the murder of Andrew, Duke of Calabria.

Philippa breastfeeding (left), her wedding (centre) and her torture (right, background).
Painted by Jean Fouquet (1458).