Emily Chan
Unfortunately, dueling was illegal in France at the time, so Julie had broken the law once again. With help from the king’s brother, she received a second pardon.
During her career, she fell in love with another woman named Madame la Marquise de Florensac. They lived together happily for two years until Florensac died in 1705.
Soon afterward, Julie retired from the opera. She joined a convent out of heartbreak and died in 1707 at the age of 33.
Julie now stands as an icon of self-expression.
She was unapologetic and refused to let society dictate who she loved during a time period that was much more hostile than it is today.
