Christine Jorgensen
Christine Jorgensen was an American ex-soldier who became the first widely known transgender woman to undergo gender reassignment surgery in the 1950s, making her an important figure in the history of transgender visibility and rights.
Born on May 30, 1926 (99 years old)
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Canada:
Christine Jorgensen was one of the first trans women to receive gender-affirming surgery.
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Christine Jorgensen became the first widely documented trans woman to receive gender reassignment surgery in the media.
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