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Mata Hari, The Exotic Dancer and Enigma
Who Became A Spy?

Born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, Mata Hari dazzled early 1900s Europe as an exotic dancer, claiming to be a Javanese princess trained in sacred Hindu dance. Her seductive performances and high-profile lovers made her a sensation.
During World War I, she was accused of being a double agent, allegedly spying for both France and Germany. Though evidence was scarce, she was convicted of espionage and executed in 1917—reportedly facing her firing squad without a blindfold.
Her story, blending glamour, scandal, and mystery, continues to inspire books and films, ensuring her legacy as history’s most infamous femme fatale.
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