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What scandal did Jeanne's arrival at court cause?

  • Because of her high birth

  • Because of her past as a prostitute

  • Because she was a foreigner

  • Because she was a criminal

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Jeanne's arrival at court caused a scandal because of her past as a prostitute. When she was first introduced to the court, people were shocked to find out that she had been a prostitute. They were not used to seeing someone of her status in such a position. However, Jeanne quickly won them over with her charm and intelligence.
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