#after they died + found out they were trans + subsequently broader society lost all respect for them

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sometimes trans history is funny. like this bitch just straight up lied to the king of france abt being afab i love it

#greer rambles #sorry trans history is so often just. awful to learn about (because so many historical trans people's stories end with 'they examined them #after they died + found out they were trans + subsequently broader society lost all respect for them #so i really like to relish in just the. fun parts sometimes #thats also not to say all trans representation in history - which is kind of contentious anyways bc as society evolves what it means to be #trans changes with it and the modern idea of being trans #might not always fit 1:1 with the experiences of those in the past #due to a variety of factors #including but not limited to how difficult it was (and is) to exist as a trans person #- anyways not all trans history os depressing #or even ambiguous; #amelio robles ávila is one of my favorite trans historical figures bc #1) he was a revolutionary during the mexican revolution which. based #2) he was unequivocally trans #and #most importantly #3) his decision to live as a man was completely respected by his family and community #and this was the 1910s - holy shit #also apparently if anyone referred to him as a woman he would threaten them with a pistol #he also lived a long ass time bc he died in 1984 at the age of 95. king.