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Who Was Mata Hari? Life, Spy Allegations, and Legacy

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Sensual dancer, spy in World War I, or just an innocent scapegoat? Mata Hari is a woman of intrigue whose many facets continue to fascinate the public. But who was the real Mata Hari, and how did she end up being accused of espionage? We track her complicated life story.   Mata Hari’s Early Years Mata Hari in 1906. Source: Wikimedia Commons   Mata Hari was born Margaretha Zelle on August 7, 1876 in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. Her father was a w…
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TheCollector broke the news in on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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