Born on August 7, 1876 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Mata Hari was professional dancer and mistress who accepted assignment to spy for France in 1916. Hired by army captain Georges Ladoux, agreeing to pass military information gleaned from her conquests to the French government. Not long after, however, Mata Hari was accused of being a German spy. She was executed by firing squad on October 15, 1917, after French authorities learned of her alleged double agency.
Wedding Day in 1987 |
February 13, 1917 The day when she was arrested. |
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