Chevalier d'Éon

Chevalier d'Éon (1728–1810) was a French diplomat, writer and spy.

Also recorded as Chevalier d'Eon; Charles d'Eon de Beaumont; Charlotte d'Éon de Beaumont.

Chevalier d'Éon in brief

Born
1728
Died
1810
Known for
diplomat, writer, spy and military personnel
Place of birth
Tonnerre
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles-Geneviève-Louis-Auguste-André-Timothée-Robert-Pierre d'Éon de Beaumont.

Born at Tonnerre in 1728, died at London in 1810.

In detail

Chevalier d'Éon studied at University of Paris. the recorded working language is French.

Membership is recorded of freemasonry.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q715027: Chevalier d'Éon

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