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[[File:Eon3.jpg|thumb|Chevalier - Chevaliere d'Eon]]

Charles Genevieve Louis Auguste Andre Timothee d'Eon de Beaumont, better known as simply '''Chevalier d'Eon''', was a French historical aristocrat of the Order of Saint Louis, who was widely known for appearing in public as a woman.
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The Chevalier was an accomplished scholar, solder, swordfighter, spy, and diplomat.
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The term [[Eonism]], infrequently used today, referred to what we would call [[transvestism]] or [[crossdressing]]. The [[Beaumont Society]], a British TG support group, was named after the Chevalier.

The life and experiences of Chevalier d'Eon are well-documented on the web. A web search is suggested for those interested in this subject.