Diane de Mérode was born in Paris(1875).By her father she belonged to a famous Belgian noble family de Merode.Nicknamed "Cleo",she was selected for the Opera School of Dance when she was only 8 years old,at 11 she was dancing professionally, and at 13 she was chosen to dance in a prestigious ballet.She became renowned for her glamour even more than for her dancing skills and her image began appearing on such things as postcards and playing cards.In 1896,King Léopold II of

Diane de Mérode was born in Paris(1875).By her father she belonged to a famous Belgian noble family de Merode.Nicknamed "Cleo",she was selected for the Opera School of Dance when she was only 8 years old,at 11 she was dancing professionally, and at 13 she was chosen to dance in a prestigious ballet.She became renowned for her glamour even more than for her dancing skills and her image began appearing on such things as postcards and playing cards.In 1896,King Léopold II of

Belgium attended the ballet and saw Mérode dance.It is said that the 61-year-old Belgian King became enamoured with the 22-year-old ballet star and gossip started that she was his latest mistress (The king became dubbed King “Cleopold” - I find it fun!).Because the King had a a “strange celebrity” ,Cléo de Mérode's reputation suffered and she had to live with it for the rest of her life.Nevertheless,she became an international star,performing across Europe and in the U.S.A.She died in 1966.

Belgium attended the ballet and saw Mérode dance.It is said that the 61-year-old Belgian King became enamoured with the 22-year-old ballet star and gossip started that she was his latest mistress (The king became dubbed King “Cleopold” - I find it fun!).Because the King had a a “strange celebrity” ,Cléo de Mérode's reputation suffered and she had to live with it for the rest of her life.Nevertheless,she became an international star,performing across Europe and in the U.S.A.She died in 1966.

gintercedes4u says:
lovely page and interesting facts
Feb 5, 2012

Claudia says:
Fantastic page for a lovely woman. YOUR PAGE IS MAGICAL.She really looks like a Hypnotic Gypsy. Her eyes are mesmerising. The king must have been impressed by her beauty. Your page is GORGEOUS and her story is very interesting. Thank you so much for shaing it with us, Love Claudia xox
Feb 5, 2012

naneebug says:
Beautiful page love it!!
Feb 2, 2012

sugarpops says:
beautiful page xxxx
Feb 2, 2012

scrappy-nanny-G says:
Beautiful page and image,
Feb 1, 2012

inkyD says:
Gorgeous page for a beautiful woman, I can see why you've called your page Hypnotic Gypsy, she must have been mesmerising to entrance the King. A superbly scrapped page in her honour Rose-Marie, the richness of your colours and elements is perfect for her photo and life. Thank you for your research, always fascinating, hugs from a cold London x
Feb 1, 2012

savannah's grand mawmaw says:
beautiful page
Feb 1, 2012

Craftypoly says:
super page well done hugs x
Feb 1, 2012

Lavender Passion says:
Super interesting journeling! Beautiful girl and photo! Wonderful colors and page of her! God Bless!
Feb 1, 2012

Cindee says:

Stunning as always!
Feb 1, 2012