Persian cats were first brought from Persia to Italy in 1620 by an Italian traveler named Pietro Della Valle.
Persian cats are famous for their long, soft fur..
Over hundreds of years, Persian cats spread throughout Europe.
Soon their popularity grew.
To own a Persian cat was rare and very special.
They were very popular among rich people.
At first, Persians were bred only in Europe.
At the same time, another man named Nicholas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc brought Persian cats to France.
Persian cats were first brought from Persia to Italy in 1620 by an Italian traveler named Pietro Della Valle