6. Thomas Jefferson
This founding father and former president was often referred to as gay by many of the historians who study him, but mostly for controversial and stereotypical reasons. Jefferson was known for his flamboyant behavior and he loved the Parisian lifestyle and birdwatching. He often dyed his hair and decorated his own home rather obsessively while speaking with a lisp. All of these were stereotypical behaviors of homosexuals, and some still are to this day.
The politician was married but his wife passed on when he was just 39, he also had a very public affair with his African American and female slave. Despite these relationships with females most think that him not marrying after the age of 39 meant that he preferred the company of men. The first American foodie who loved to partake in drink and dance could have just been the very first hedonist who wanted to partake in all sexual deviancy possible, or it could all be a rumor. The truth will never be known, at least not until new evidence surfaces on the matter.
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