A Monster? Eugenia Martínez Vallejo

Описание: In 17th-century Spain, she was called La Monstrua — "the Monster."

At just 6 years old, Eugenia Martínez Vallejo weighed over 70 kg and was paraded before King Charles II as a living curiosity.

She was portrayed both dressed and nude by the royal painter Juan Carreño de Miranda.
She died at only 25.

Today, doctors believe she suffered from Prader–Willi syndrome — a rare genetic disorder that causes constant hunger, slow development, and extreme weight gain.

Let’s look at her with empathy today.

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