Historical figures with ambiguous or disputed gender identity
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Historical figures with ambiguous or disputed gender identity often reflect the complexities of gender in their contexts and challenge modern understandings of gender binary. Here are a few notable examples: 1. **Deborah Sampson (1760–1827)**: An American woman who disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. While she identified as female, her actions raised questions about gender roles and identity.
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