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Betrayal, Swordfights, and Secrets: The Spy Story that Holywood REFUSES To Tell (Chevalier d'Eon)
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Taylor Victoria Holcroft에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Taylor Victoria Holcroft 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.
Episode: The Enigma of the Chevalier d'Éon - A Life in Disguise
Dive into the extraordinary life of the Chevalier d'Éon in this fascinating episode of The Mysterious Life and Death, where we explore the story of one of history's most intriguing figures. The Chevalier was a diplomat, spy, soldier, and a celebrated personality in the courts of France and England, renowned not only for political prowess but also for a life lived across gender boundaries... and his attitude.
The Enigma of the Chevalier d'Éon - A Life in Disguise examines the Chevalier's journey, from a respected diplomat in the service of King Louis XV to a celebrated fencer and a figure of public fascination in England. Born Charles-Geneviève-Louis-Auguste-André-Timothée d'Éon de Beaumont, the Chevalier d'Éon spent the first half of life as a man and the latter as a woman, challenging the rigid gender norms of the 18th century.
In this very first episode, we delve into the complexities of d'Éon's identity, the espionage activities that defined much of the Chevalier's career, and the legacy of a life that defied convention at every turn. We also explore the societal implications of d'Éon's life choices and the reactions of contemporaries to this enigmatic figure.
Subscribe to The Mysterious Life and Death for a deep dive into the life of the Chevalier d'Éon, a story of espionage, gender, and the quest for personal freedom in an age of enlightenment and social constraints. Join us as we uncover the truth behind the mask of one of history's most fascinating enigmas.
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Sources:
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_d%27%C3%89on_de_Beaumont
http://www.histoire-pour-tous.fr/histoire-de-france/3546-le-chevalier-deon-charles-de-beaumont-1728-1810.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y3qUdPbjD0
https://www.ledevoir.com/societe/517483/du-mauvais-garcon-a-la-bonne-fille-le-chevalier-d-eon-et-la-transidentite-au-xviiie-siecle?
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