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La Païva, also known as Countess Henckel von Donnersmarck (1819–1884), is arguably the most famous of 19th-century French courtesans. Born Esther Lachman, she arrived in Paris aged 18 and was rapidly introduced to the city’s cultural and artistic circles by her lover, piano composer, and pianist, Henri Herz. This relationship gained her the friendship of many artists, including Richard Wagner, Hans von Bülow, Théophile Gautier, and Emile de Girardin.

She is a distant relative of Karol Henckel.

Karol Henckel von Donnersmarck was part of the Henckel family von Donnersmarck. They were an Austro-German noble family. Karol, also referred to as Karl or Karole Donnersmarck was the youngest son of Baron Erdmann Gustaw von Donnersmarck and Baroness Rudolphina von Dyherrn.

Karol was wed to Countess Julia von Bohlen. Among their children was Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck (1830-1916), who would become a prince and industrial magnate.

From Breslau, Silesia, he was born to Karl Lazarus, Count Henckel von Donnersmarck (1772–1864) and his wife Julie, née Countess von Bohlen (1800–1866). When his older brother Karl Lazarus Graf Henckel von Donnersmarck died in 1848, his father transferred his numerous mining properties and ironworks in Silesia to Guido, who soon became one of the richest men in Europe.

Henckel had a sister, Wanda (1826–1907). In 1843, Wanda married Ludwig, Prince von Schönaich-Carolath. Friedrich von Holstein, Political Secretary to the German Foreign Office, claimed that the father of one of her sons was either a waiter or a coachman.

In 1417, during the time of the Council of Constance, the Holy Roman Emperor and Hungarian King, Sigismund of Luxembourg, granted the three brothers Peter, Jakob, and Nicholas a coat of arms.

Sometimes referred to as Peter Henkel de Quintoforo, or as Henckel de Quintoforo.

Henckel de Quintoforo was also known as Peter von Quintoforo, or Peter Henkel von Quintoforo.