Chevalier d’Éon

Chevalier d’Éon

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Chevalier d’Éon was a French diplomat and spy in the 18th century who gained notoriety for living publicly as a woman and was officially recognized as such by King Louis XVI, marking a significant historical figure in the visibility of transgender identities.

Born on Oct 05, 1728 (296 years old)

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United Kingdom United Kingdom: Chevalier D’Eon performs fencing demonstrations in a black silk dress. 7

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Paraguay Paraguay: Chevalier d’Éon lived publicly as a woman in the 18th century and was officially recognized by King Louis XVI. 7

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ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967: Día Internacional de la Visibilidad Transgénero: datos y desafíos - Sexualidad