Vintage Postcards of Women’s Beauty a Century Ago

13. La Belle Otero

Carolina “La Belle” Otero was a Spanish actress, dancer, and courtesan. She was in demand and was selective with her lovers…mostly going with kings, princes, and dukes. She was famous and the envy of many women. Legend has it that six men committed suicide after their affairs with her ended, and while this hasn’t been proven it is fact that two guys literally dueled after her once.