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February 16, 1899

On February 16, 1899, at the French presidential Elysee Palace, President Felix Faure died doing what he loved most. His mistress 29-year-old Marguerite Steinheil. He had called her over to the palace for a little afternoon delight when he had a fatal… Continue reading

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