Jeanne de Divion
French forger
About Jeanne de Divion
Lived 1293 – 1331 (aged 37–38). Jeanne de Divion was a French adventurer and counterfeiter.
Jeanne de Divion (c. 1293 – 6 October 1331) was a French forger.
Jeanne was the daughter of the impoverished noble Havet de Divion and Sara Louchard, and married the knight Pierre de Broyes. She was known for her knowledge of astrology, and made a scandal by living openly with her lover, Thierry Larchier d'Hirson.
In fiction Jeanne de Divion is a minor character in Les Rois maudits (The Accursed Kings), a series of French historical novels by Maurice Druon which includes a retelling of her forgery. She was played by Annie Bertin in the 1972 French miniseries adaptation of the series, and by in the 2005 adaptation.
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Who was Jeanne de Divion?
French forger
When was Jeanne de Divion born?
Jeanne de Divion was born in 1293 in Kingdom of France.
When did Jeanne de Divion die?
Jeanne de Divion died on 6 October 1331 in Paris.
What was Jeanne de Divion's occupation?
Jeanne de Divion was an adventurer and counterfeiter.
What nationality was Jeanne de Divion?
Jeanne de Divion was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jeanne de Divion. https://biography.guide/jeanne-de-divion/
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