Mata Hari, dancer, courtesan and possible spy

Mata Hari (stage name of Margaretha Geertruida Grietje Zelle, 1876-1917), Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan. She was accused of being a spy for Germany, and was executed by firing squad in France. Seen here in Berlin, where she was rehearsing for a new show -- the outbreak of the First World War prevented it from opening

Courtesan Demure Espionage Executed Flounces Flouncy Frilly Geertruida Grietje Hari Margaretha Mata Mysterious Outbreak Rehearsing Spying Squad Zelle

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