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Mata Hari: the Tragic Story of the Most Famous Spy of the 20th Century

Summary by Billiken
Margaretha Geertruida Zelle was born in the Netherlands in 1876, but Europe would know her later under the name of Mata Hari. In early 20th century Europe, she stood out as an exotic dancer and symbol of oriental sensuality, although it had little to do with that culture. But her fame was not only due to her performances. During World War I, her figure took on another dimension: she was accused of being a double spy, working for both France and …
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Margaretha Geertruida Zelle was born in the Netherlands in 1876, but Europe would know her later under the name of Mata Hari. In early 20th century Europe, she stood out as an exotic dancer and symbol of oriental sensuality, although it had little to do with that culture. But her fame was not only due to her performances. During World War I, her figure took on another dimension: she was accused of being a double spy, working for both France and …

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Billiken broke the news in on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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