FASCINATING IN MIDDLE AGE.
The fascinating Cleopatra was over 30 years old when Antony fell under her spells, which never lessened until her death, ten years afterwards. Livia was 33 when she won the heart of Augustus, over whom she maintained her charm until the end. Ann of Austria was 38 when she was described as the handsomest queen of Europe, and when Buckingham and Richelieu were her jealous admirers. Louis XIV weided Mme. do Maintenon when she was 43 years of age. Catherine 11. of Russia was 33 when eho seized the Empire of Russia and captivated the dashing General Orloff. To the time of her death 67—she eeemed to have retained tho same bewitching powers. The famous Mme Recamier wae 38 when Barras "was ousted from power, and she, without dispute, was declared to be tho most beautiful woman in Europe—a distinction which was hers for 14 years.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 135, 10 June 1933, Page 11 (Supplement)
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