The Untold Truth Of The Wild Girl Of Champagne

Despite her non-traditional upbringing — which is admittedly a massive understatement — Marie Angelique Leblanc would find herself mingling with those in the upper-crusts of French society. According to Timeline, after leaving the hospital Leblanc sadly became something of an attraction, with people traveling substantial distances to see her. Later, Leblanc went to live at a convent. This was paid for by a French duke. He also gave her an allowance that was enough for her to move to Paris. Her financier died in 1956, prompting Leblanc to leave the convent.

During this time, Leblanc found herself surrounded by members of French high-society, and at one point even met with Queen Marie, the wife of French ruler King Louis XV. However, the unfortunate reality is that much of the attention stemmed from a then-common belief that Europeans were superior to non-Europeans. Some saw the Leblanc story and her subsequent assimilation into French society as proof of their superiority.

Marie Angelique Leblanc died in 1775, and at the time was wealthy. A stark contrast from the club-wielding young girl who was lured out of the forest decades earlier.

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qL7Up56eZpOkunCDlG1ubmtfqbWmedSnq6iklGLBs8HToWSonl2ptaZ51qKjnWWXnr%2Btec6fZJygkaK9orPNnmY%3D