The Woman Who Became A Pirate For Love. This is the tragic case of how Jeanne de Clisson lost her lover when he was executed while being innocent, and she gathered a crew of pirates to avenge him. She became so fearsome that she was named the "Lioness of Brittany" and became one of the most famous women pirates in history. Costumes, Films, Lady, Fantasy Clothing, Pirate Fashion, Fantasy Costumes, Pirate Outfit, Medieval, High Fantasy