18th-century spies

English trader, writer, and journalist (1660–1731)

French diplomat, spy and soldier. d’Éon lived openly as a trans woman while in exile in England. (1728–1810)

French noble (1642-1722)

physician

Italian princess (1690-1766)

thumb|right|alt=Tokugawa Yoshimune|Tokugawa Yoshimune The or was a group of government-employed undercover agents (onmitsu), established by the 8th Tokugawa shōgun, Tokugawa Yoshimune (1684–1751). They were under the direct command of the shōgun and were in charge of assassination of high-value targets, clandestine operation, counterintelligence, executive protection, providing security at Edo Castle areas, and undercover intelligence operations. In actuality, their work consisted more often of reporting any news about the city of Edo to the shōgun or remaining incognito to inspect and report

Russian lady-in-waiting (1754-1838)

Scottish writer, editor and spy

Greek slave courtesan, Russian agent and Polish noble

Mistress of German Royal (1660-1717)

Swedish opera singer, actress and courtesan

English politician and nobleman

Swedish courtesan and spy

American politician, North Carolina and the Southwest Territory (1749–1809)

British socialite and courtesan

German robber and intelligence operative

British actress and spy

Dutch writer and translator