Ruth Elizabeth Stiff
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History and knowledge, especially about the Earth, are my passions. I enjoy putting my thoughts to paper and I always try to encourage self-motivation and love for life. LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!
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Madame Marie Tussaud
(1761 - 1850) She came dangerously close to being executed by ‘Madame Guillotine’ during the French Revolution. Being chosen as a tutor to Louis XVI’s sister, Madame Elisabeth of France, she lived and taught at Versailles and Montreuil for 8 years. During the French Revolution, she would make wax head figures using actual human heads that had been chopped off by ‘Madame Guillotine’. She had a strong stomach.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff2 years ago in History
Camille Monfort
(1869 - 1896) She was young, beautiful and enchanted audiences with her voice. She was called “The Amazonian Vampire” because of her pale features and late-night walks. Rich gentlemen desired her and their wives were atrociously jealous of her beauty.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff2 years ago in History
