abbé de Choisy

Born in Paris on August 16, 1644, François-Timoléon de Choisy grew up in aristocratic circles and later became known as an abbé and man of letters. He wrote across several genres, including church history, memoir, fiction, and travel narrative, which helped make him a memorable figure in French literary and cultural history.

Choisy is especially remembered for the singular character of his life as well as for his books. Accounts of him often note his appearances in women's clothing, a detail that has made him a subject of continuing historical and literary interest alongside his writing.

He died on October 2, 1724. Today, he is often read not only as a historical author, but also as a fascinating witness to the social world of Louis XIV's France.