Jeanne de Clisson - France's fiercest female pirate

Jeanne de Clisson, also known as Jeanne de Belleville, or by her nickname ‘The Lioness of Brittany’ and was France's first and fiercest female pirate driven to war with the French king in order to avenge her husband's death. She became a pirate and in a ship painted black with blood-red sails and called called ‘my revenge’ she wrought havoc on the French. She was renowned for her cruelty; upon capturing a French vessel she would mercilessly kill the whole crew, especially any nobles - usually decapitating them herself with an axe and then throwing their bodies into the sea, but she was always sure to leave one survivor to spread the gruesome tale, warn others of what awaited them should they cross her path and above all to send a message back to the king… but is it just a legend? Find out in this episode. Follow me on instagram or go to my website for sources and pictures. Support the show on Patreon or leave a review, it makes my day and helps people find the show. or you can make a one off donation on PayPal Artwork Double Merrick Music The Owl and 'Jeanne de Clisson' by Stetrice Support this show . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jeanne de Clisson - France's fiercest female pirate is an episode from Paname by Amber Minogue.

This episode is 19:58 long.

This episode was published on Jan 23, 2023.

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