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18 Mar, 4 tweets, 1 min read
Johanna Sophia Kettner (1724 - 1802), was an Austrian soldier.
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In 1743, Johanna enlisted in the imperial Austrian army as a man named Johann Kettner. Johann served in the prestigious Hagenbach infantry regiment of the Austrian army for about fourteen years.
During this time of service, Johann was promoted to the rank of corporal. At the time, this post was not legally available for women.
In 1748 Johann was discovered to be female while undergoing treatment for severe illness, and was discharged from the army with honours. Empress Maria Theresa granted her a lifelong pension as a corporal.

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20 Mar
Just rediscovered this amazing book of manners, in French, published in 1913. Title: The Polite Young Lady.”
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Here's a little thread about GRAMMAR. Indulge me for a minute: it's important.
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