Emily Robin (1874 – 29 October 1929), also known as Lady Emily Robin or Madam Robin, was an infamous British

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owner at the beginning of the 20th century.

Biography

In 1898 she started a brothel in

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, called "Gamine". It became one of the most notorious cat-houses in Western Europe, primarily for its large occupancy and the (relatively) high prices that were charged. Robin insisted on being referred to, at least by her girls and customers, as Lady Robin, rather than the traditional, and in her opinion degrading, title of Madam. She died after being run over by the driver of a wagon on

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at the age of 55.

In film

The character of Gabriella in the cult-classic ''

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'' is based on Robin.

References

* 1874 births 1929 deaths English brothel owners and madams Road incident deaths in London Pedestrian road incident deaths Date of birth missing {{UK-business-bio-stub