John Rykener

John Rykener

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John Rykener, also known as Eleanor, was a medieval individual who worked as a female prostitute while biologically male. Rykener's case, which was documented in a 1394 interrogation, raises questions about gender identity and societal norms of the time, illustrating the complexities of sexual behavior and identity in medieval society.

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John Rykener, who used the name Eleanor while working as a female prostitute, was interrogated for charges of prostitution and sodomy.

Sexarbeit im Mittelalter: Geschichten aus dem Prostitutionsmilieu
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
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