A fascinating story with echoes in our own time. It’s particularly interesting how both contemporary political theory and Christianity were invoked to justify this person’s transition from male to female.

Originally shared by Deborah Teramis Christian

“The Incredible Chevalier d’Eon, Who Left France as a Male Spy and Returned as a Christian Woman

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