Jeanne de Clisson (1300-1359): the Lioness of Brittany
More historical details and footnotes up later today when I have more time. The short version is: we know she existed, that she led forces against France, that she became a pirate, and that she was protected by England. The extent of her feats varies greatly based on the telling – estimates of the length of her career as pirate range between five months and thirteen years! – but whatever the heck she actually did left quite an impression.
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I just added art notes and footnotes! Go check the main site entry if you’re curious, just click here: http://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/jeanne-de-clisson
The main tidbit that I think you’d enjoy was that there was another female pirate named Jeanne during this time, and the two were likely friends.
Her name was Joanna of Flanders, or Jeanne la Flamme, and she was basically running the English side of the war after her husband got imprisoned. She’s on the list for a future RP entry.
I even designed Jeanne’s early outfit after Joanna’s!
(sorry for the long reblog - won’t do it again for this entry)
