Europe’s Most Desired Courtesan | La Belle Otero

Welcome to Forgotten Lives! In today's episode, we are looking into the life of La Belle Otero, a dancer turned courtesan!

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[thejudgmentalcat]

So few came to her funeral because she outlived everyone who knew her. Guess that's the way to go.

[julijakeit]

An extra fact, the young woman in the picture at around 12:30 is a Mexican actress Maria Felix, who played La Belle Otero in a Mexican-French (?) movie based on her life in the 1950s. Some clips exist on youtube and I always wanted to watch the full movie.

[Alltheslicesoflemon]

I love when you cover courtesans their lives and stories are so fascinating.

[janetcw]

Just who DIDN'T Edward the VII have an affair with? 🤣🤣🤣

[joseabad]

Years ago I heard a recording of her singing. Early recordings in primitive monoural sound, usually pitched everything higher than what it really was, music and voice. A total cabaret singer. Her singing was happy and cheerful.

[dobermanism]

This is quite fascinating. As a former professional middle eastern dancer I admire her. I also understand her.
Research Fatima also known as Little Egypt. She introduced Middle Eastern belly dance at the Chicago World Fair in the late 1890s. That is the first time Americans had ever seen belly dance and the first time they ever heard the exotic sound of The Snake Charmers Song. Today that exotic sound is part of our culture. A congressman brought the team of belly dancers to the worlds fair and it was the most scandalous thing to happen at the time. We were still in the Victorian era. It’s all on Google.

[michelleayres]

Thank you for mentioning the film. I had to watch it. She was indeed very beautiful.

[TheCrimeReel]

Superb, she sounded like an amazing woman. Thanks again FL

[caseieholbert]

What a beautiful sculpture of her...🥰😍🥰😍 she lived well in her prime... Thank you for her story ❤

[julielivinlife]

I really love all of her amazing outfits and dresses. Excellent video

[shadiaaborakhes]

I must admit that the narrator’s voice is a real treat to hear sooo gentle yet captivating in a way that makes us enjoy the video more.❤️

[wyldflwr]

What an incredibly interesting lady! I love the beautiful photos of her you included in the video. It gives me an idea of her personality, charm, & beauty. 💜

[veronicaelsegood]

Another really good episode of forgotten lives.Really enjoyed Carolina's story.Kudos to her for taking control of the fate allocated to her and making the most of every opportunity that came her way. If she hadn't the determination to be proactive then, looks or not, she'd have likely had a from and much shorter life. Thanks for posting.👍

[vickinoeske]

I've never heard of her before. Interesting woman. Thanks for the info.

[Elke-jm]

That was a fascinate story. She had a tough busy life! I enjoyed listen her story. Thank you for your awesome work on the video F. Lives! Have great week!

[esterherschkovich]

Thank you for your effort, wow what a life, lived to the full but then to end as she started, with nothing!😥

[rambleon]

Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.

[PlagueCabaret]

I was binge watching your older videos until, I stumbled across this. Perfect timing!

[AuthorLHollingsworth]

So many women endured so much pain, but she became a very loved woman.

[stcontactNZ]

That was a wonderful short story with a wonderful message toward the end. I do love your stories. Thanks.