Cleo De Merode
Also known as Cléopâtre-Diane de Mérode
- Born
- Sep 27, 1875
- height
- 5'6" (or 167 cm)
- nationality
- French
Biography
About Cleo De Merode
Cleo De Merode, born Cléopâtre-Diane de Mérode on 27 September 1875 in Paris, France, was a French ballet dancer of the Belle Époque. She has been called the "first real celebrity icon" and the "first modern celebrity." Her image, captured by photographers Nadar and Léopold-Émile Reutlinger, was among the first to be distributed worldwide. She was 5'6" with brown hair and blue eyes.
Her career spanned until 1934, and she was known for her natural beauty and real, natural breasts. Cleo De Merode passed away on 17 October 1966 at the age of 91. Her legacy as a pioneering celebrity endures, and her photographs remain a glimpse into an era of elegance and allure.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Monday 17th of October 1966 (age 91)
- Years Active
- unknown-1934
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
Who photographed Cleo De Merode?
Her worldwide-famous images were taken by photographers Nadar and Léopold-Émile Reutlinger.
Why is she considered a celebrity icon?
She has been referred to as the "first real celebrity icon" because her photographs were among the first to be distributed worldwide.
When was Cleo De Merode active as a dancer?
Her active years are unknown, but she performed until 1934.
Did you know
- Her full birth name was Cléopâtre-Diane de Mérode.
- She was 5'6" tall and weighed 121 pounds.
- Her photographic image was spread worldwide, a rarity for the time.
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