Virginie Ghesquière was a French woman who disguised herself as a man and fought as a soldier in Napoleon’s army. Her story formed the basis of many popular tales, but how much of it was true?
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Virginie Ghesquière was a French woman who disguised herself as a man and fought as a soldier in Napoleon’s army. Her story formed the basis of many popular tales, but how much of it was true?