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The Chevalier d Eon, dressed as a woman (engraving) (b / w photo)

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The Chevalier d Eon, dressed as a woman (engraving) (b / w photo)

XIR287639 The Chevalier d Eon, dressed as a woman (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bradel, P. Jean Baptiste (fl.1768-83); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Charlotte Genevieve Louise Auguste Andree Timothee d Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810); Eon; French diplomat; political adventurer; spy; sent by Louis XV to Russia as a secret agent; minister plenipotentiary in London; Captain of Dragoons under the Marshal de Broglie (1718-1804); celebrated swordsman; took part in fencing tournaments; Charles Louis Andre; freemason; ); French, out of copyright

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The Chevalier d'Eon - A Captivating Enigma in Black and White

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. This intriguing print captures the enigmatic figure of the Chevalier d'Eon, dressed as a woman. The engraving, created by P. Jean Baptiste Bradel, offers a glimpse into the life of Charlotte Genevieve Louise Auguste Andree Timothee d'Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810), known simply as Eon. Eon was not your typical French diplomat; he was a political adventurer, spy, and even a celebrated swordsman. Sent by Louis XV to Russia as a secret agent and later serving as minister plenipotentiary in London, Eon's story is one shrouded in mystery. In this portrait bust, Eon exudes an air of elegance with his lace bonnet adorned with ribbons and delicate earrings featuring pearl drops. Dressed impeccably in women's clothes, he challenges societal norms with grace and confidence. Not just content with breaking gender barriers, Eon also held the prestigious Cross of Saint Louis on his breast - an honor usually reserved for military achievements. This juxtaposition highlights his multifaceted identity - part diplomat, part freemason - defying categorization. The Chevalier d'Eon remains an iconic figure who blurred the lines between genders long before it became widely accepted. His legacy continues to intrigue us today as we delve into the world of espionage and espionage spies through

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