History’s First Modern Celebrity | Cléo de Mérode

Welcome to Forgotten Lives! In today's episode we are looking into the life of Cléopâtre-Diane de Mérode a dancer who became one of the first celebrity icons of the modern world.
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[@migue4793]

Cleo was 50 years old when Marilyn Monroe was born, and she was around 87 years when Monroe died in 1962. Cleo lived a long, yet remarkable life. Very informative video!!

[@melanietoth1376]

Wow!

[@elizabethmerriman531]

I agree!

[@Foogi9000]

She lived to see both World Wars and the rise of technology.

[@Kari.F.]

This lady was a stunning beauty, by the standards of any relatively modern era. She also had an aura about her so strong that the camera could capture it even back then. I can understand why people were captivated by her!

[@LyricalXilence]

Yes she's definitely very pretty. I have only seen a few historical beauties who can compare. Quite funny but with her hair down and staring at the camera she reminds me of Anne Boleyn.

[@veronicaelsegood5175]

There is nothing wrong with your presenting style. It's to the point, informative and has none of the irritation of the loud and infantile style of some presenters. Your posts are always of interest. Thankyou.

[@treneicewalker5434]

I agree with this comment. Straight to the point. No blabbering. No annoying pointless zoom ups , or beating around the bush

[@rocknrollnurse10]

Lķ

[@Miss_Camel]

I am very grateful for the lack of stupid sound effects or “Teaser” lead-ups to well-known facts that just drag the video out. Some of these history channels are starting to sound like ms mojo bullshit, and some of us just….want to learn. I love the slideshow pics, although I would appreciate the names and dates lingering a bit longer, as reading via text form is the only way I’m able to commit something to memory, which is apparently a pretty common thing…maybe just dates added to the images in the slideshow?

[@--enyo--]

Yeah, this.

[@kaarlimakela3413]

CLEOPOLD??? 120 something years ago? Mind. Blown.

[@katjohnson7198]

I learn more about world history from KZbin, including your channel, than I ever did in high school...thank you!

[@ahuddleston6512]

So true! Plus it's not boring like most of my old history lessons of yesteryear.

[@myswanktrendz]

@@ahuddleston6512 lol, I often share well-researched videos with my class because of the interest they garner from the students.

[@vononymous8054]

True that, Kat!!!! :)

[@annfisher3316]

From her photographs she does project an air of melancholy...your brilliant presentation inspires me to read her autobiography. Well done! 👍👏💛

[@jinx17]

She was gorgeous, truly a timeless beauty. Usually I don't wholeheartedly agree when historians remark on long past beauty standards, but Cleo is the exception.

[@vononymous8054]

Young man, You do a Great job, eloquent, informative, eye-catching, Amazing stories and a pleasure always to keep learning!!! Thank you 🙂🙂👍🏾👍🏻

[@richane22]

Thank you. I have seen photographs of her, but did not know who she was. She was beautiful, but like so many celebrities, seem to have had a sad and lonely private life.

[@sharlyt3557]

🙌 Imagine being his history professor and the essays he turned in. I LOVE THESE REPORTS! She was really pretty🌹

[@julielivinlife2447]

She was very beautiful

[@brucekuehn4031]

I was looking at the many still photos of her on the internet before finding this on YT. As I began, I was wondering “what’s the big deal?” But then I became quite captivated. First - those eyes! So clear and large. Expressive in a hypnotic way. She has a modern eyebrow that is heavier than the very thin, manicured look that became popular later. The nose - without flaw. Chin - also perfect. A complexion unblemished and without visible makeup. The more I looked, I did begin to fall in love with photos around 120 yrs old. Quite amazing! I now understand how she could become an international celebrity.

[@ellstark372]

When I see a lot of “beauties” from days gone by I often question their perception of beauty. Cleo however, was stunning then and would be thought of as stunning in this day and age….she had a timeless beauty x

[@casuallyceltic]

It's wonderful to hear that she may have been asexual! As an ace myself, I've struggled with people having this idea that if you're attractive, you can't be ace. As if others attraction to you negates your own feelings. Also, I think it's important to note that it was actually her friend, artist Paul Klee, that said she could have been asexual. I think he would have known far better than modern biographers. That's just my two cents.

[@TheCrimeReel]

Great video again FL - really interesting story. Thanks for covering it.

[@ForgottenLives]

Cheers TCR!

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

Crimey how are you doing?

[@doreensika837]

Great video as always. I enjoy learning about people I have never heard of.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks!

[@bethebong]

I wish there was a DVD collection of all of your videos! 💕

[@bebe7385]

Your deliverance is phenomenal. Facts, sprinkled in with gossip of the era and artwork. You Sir are an artist. May the universe bless you with unconditional love strength happiness and peace of mind. Wishing you all your hearts desire.

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Yes! Thank-you for the interesting history as always 😊

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for all the support 🙌

[@TA-cm9yi]

Beautiful tribute to this Lady, thank you.

[@ahuddleston6512]

So in another words...the Cleo hairstyle was like the 'Farrah Fawcet' or the ' Rachel' do of the time.😜

[@laraashleydavis4307]

Hands down my favorite channel 🤍 informative as always, plus you're handsome 🥰🤷🏼‍♀️

[@brendaholliday6866]

I enjoyed this video about the first modern celebrity, this was a very fascinating and interesting story. Alot, of what modern day celebrities experience is very similar to the woman featured in this story decades, ago. Great investigating and presentation on this story, as always.

[@moniquemc4553]

Beautifully presented

[@dtchouros]

So much detail in your videos. Thank you for all of your research and sharing it with us!

[@GenieGenie65]

Very interesting story, as always! I also very much like your accent and pronunciation of people’s names.

[@didisinclair3605]

Your videos are always so compelling!!! I appreciate your research so much! Thank you!!

[@jared1870]

Thanks for another truly forgotten life and this week's new infatuation for me.

[@atar212]

Wonderfully done. She certaintly had a swan-like neck. A true beauty.

[@violetlight8138]

So stunning! I would have loved to live back then. How amazing and beautiful that time was!

[@francislarvey7942]

The best way to defeat your enemies is to outlive them.

[@patricialong5767]

And great divides amongst classes, let's not forget. Cleopold, hmmm? She had what one might call a classic beauty.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

I absolutely ❤️these-so fascinating!

[@alesiahowington5507]

Thanks for the video!

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for watching:)

[@kathleencalhoun2225]

She was a beautiful lady.

[@clarissatheworm7777]

I love this tale!! You always amaze me, with what you find!! ❤️ I always enjoy your uploads! 😊

[@LIT70]

Wow. She was really gorgeous.

[@meumnomen]

I love the Belle Epoch. People like Renee Vivien are fascinating.

[@CaptainMera]

Great video!! Thanks for uploading! :D

[@ForgottenLives]

My pleasure!

[@karenjarrett8904]

This is a very informative upload. Thank you for all the time you put in making this video. I did not know of this lady before.

[@Ashybe011]

I find your delivery respectful especially as these personal stories are of so tragic i.e Benga, La Monstra & others. Thank you for doing the research which then gives us the option to research further. Thanks for your hard work.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for the support:)

[@Ashybe011]

@@ForgottenLives Well deserved I love history so this channel is great for me 🙂

[@catherineshoemaker3401]

BELLISIMO!

[@applejellypucci]

The work that you do here is wonderful.

[@pamelatitterington2453]

Marvellous, what an interesting lady, enjoyed learning about her, a very good presentation

[@TheSublimePotter]

I would love to see an in-depth video about french avant-garde pianist Erik Satie

[@marcoaureliofernandezreyes1413]

Certainly, she was very beautiful. Good video.

[@karenstanislaw8912]

Very interesting choice. Enigmatic to be sure. -Appreciating your respectful curiosity. Until next-

[@kathleenbaez4135]

Watch your videos all the time. You do a GREAT Job

[@jml238]

Lovely and interesting as always!

[@RowanWarren78]

She was an artist's dream, with a practically symmetrical face; the definition of ideal beauty.

[@kezengard]

Love learning new things and your channel is amazing for it! Could you maybe add some literature to your stories in the description? Sometimes I’d love to dive even deeper 😄 keep up your great work, greetings from Sweden

[@aik51912]

Great video!

[@GriffithsJacqueline]

Brilliant narrator as always. Loved todays story. I'm pleased she led a long life to experience progress.

[@reniasva]

What an amazing video! Thanks for introducing me to that utterly stunning style icon, Nicolas.

[@susannebrown3255]

Again bravo. Where are you finding these people. Keep at it!👍🏽. 🇨🇦🐉👩🏼‍⚖️

[@rainedevries3451]

Another outstanding job! Thank you so very much for all the research you put into your subjects and sharing these videos with the world! ~Raine in Dallas

[@gabriellebernard198]

There's a fabulous photo of her by Cecil Beaton in later life. Still mesmerizing.

[@aurevoiralex]

With a name like that, she had no choice but be an extraordinary person! Have you covered the explorer Alexandra David-Néel? If not, I believe her story might intrigue you, as well as your viewers.

[@OWOT-re5jf]

Love the opening image and music. You are an amazing creator and narrator.

[@zarinekharshiing2047]

Very interesting and good story telling...

[@michie666]

With such great pronunciation I'm curious as to how many languages you speak?

[@MrSpoonierSpartan]

He speaks 3 :)

[@stepahead5944]

@@MrSpoonierSpartan That's cool :). Which languages?

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

A pretty face never goes out of fashion.

[@daniellong8674]

Love you're work mr . Keep up the good work 👏 much appreciated 👏

[@KateLove21]

She was so pretty

[@hablin1]

What an interesting woman, as usual u research everything well and her figure springs into life 🥰💕

[@blissgirl9052]

Just a heads up -- your channel is the second one I've noticed that I was subscribed to and then suddenly not! Its happened just the last couple days, same style ( smaller, more intimate historical retelling). I resubbed to here and I enjoyed this video. Looking forward to more!

[@ELKE-]

Beauty video FLives! Your deliver best centuries histories. I enjoyed listen to her story. Thank you

[@aquarianfirehorse667]

Youre my favorite narrator/story teller

[@susanslonaker3793]

I love ur stories❤

[@anb3rlyn]

Great video😊👍

[@perchrichri8608]

Oooh I want to read her book

[@janetcw9808]

Oh. My. Word. I have now had to fall out with Simone Debouvoire (spelling? 🤔). How dare she! A VERY interesting story about this womans life and also the comparison re celebrity/media. Thanks so much!

[@lesliegould29]

Very interesting.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

"Cleopold" and I thought "Bradgelina" was tacky!

[@ceceliaclarke264]

While I would agree that this documentary is impressively detailed and highly accurate, I must say that there is one reference which is incorrect. Toulouse Lautrec was not and is not known for his sculptures. He may have completed his last sculptures as a student in Paris, just as requirements of his training. It is not very likely that any sculpture by Lautrec was ever placed for public viewing. He is known and highly respected as one, and possibly the best, of the later Impressionist painters. He is known for his watercolor paintings, which were reproduced as lithographs, by a process which he developed and refined.

[@jocelienjimenez9821]

Goodevening everyone i must say this story is new to me🤔 I L❤VED it she was Stunning 💎and here name fit her like a Diamond ring 💍Thank You respectfully 🦋Milly 🍁🍃🍂🍁🍃🍂🍁🍃🍁🍃🍂🍁🍃🕊

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

She really should have won both liable cases.

[@feralbluee]

very good bio. she was a beautiful girl and woman and you gave her dimension and grace. your voice is marvelous as is your accent. i do hope she was moderately happy later in her life. she certainly seems like a good person. thanks. going to look for your other videos. :) 🌷🌿🌼🌱🌷

[@CC-ut8ru]

CLEOPOLD OMG

[@AmorDivino-e5q]

I love Cleo de Merode beauty,it's so special ,like a beautifull perfume. She was very intelligent and independent,that provoques the envy of Simone de Bouvier,who was an evil woman and whose ideas were full of hate and intolerance against women. Vive Cleo the Merode Mon Cheri 💖

[@francislarv3012]

Very interesting. A woman knowing her beauty and wealthy and talented and in great shape from a life of dance - being semi-celebate…wow

[@nonofyourbusiness7019]

I think I’ve seen every video of yours I love them great job! Can you please do one on women from Dominican Republic?

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

I don't know if she would have been A sexual. Sometimes people can have a low sex drive etc. But its not unusual for popular and beautiful people to struggle in relationships. I think that the wrong type of people are attracted to them. If she was not easily fooled or fairly grounded she might not bounce from one bad relationship to another.

[@derblaueengel]

Paul Klee, who was her friend, said she "seemed asexual" in a 1902 diary entry. However, what asexual meant back then may have been different as to what it means today, so I am not sure how to interpret that. Modern biographers have theorized that she may have been a lesbian, which is ridiculous considering her long-term romantic involvement with two men.

[@Betcaligarcia]

Loved it 🥰

[@SafetySpooon]

Sarah Bernhardt was not only a megastar back then, but people still know who she was, today.

[@hkbabel]

Thank you

[@nobody8328]

Algorithm chow 💖

[@marcvanpoucke5560]

a little help in French. The pronunciation of Edgar Degas is not 'daygass' but 'de(short e)ga(open short a)', no s at the end. An s at the end of a French word is seldomly pronounced.

[@skontheroad]

She was born in the middle of the 19th century. The first Photo says "Paris 18th Century"--and it may well be a photo of Paris in the 18th century, however that would still be a century prior to her birth and life.

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

Such beauty is such a "curse" I mean such scathing hate and gossip but she had the last "laugh" Just like w/ Lilly Langtry she outlived them all.

[@richardque1036]

At quick glance,she look like actress sophie morceau

[@NightmareExplorer]

First ever true global celebrity was genius actress and style icon Sarah Bernhardt.

[@mjgerleman]

She reminds me of Lily Langtry.

[@junkmalme]

The tea

[@hannahbanana9901]

In some photos she kinda looks like timothee chalomet maybe its her eyebrows or just her expression idk

[@reginarola5931]

😊😊😊😊

[@Linda-ot3pj]

Sad to be wrongfully degraded in reputation. I hope she will be remembered for her dancing talent and extraordinary beauty

[@krooks6367]

Love your videos and work. i have myself investigate some of your persons. There seems to be some jewelry that belonged to her given by Leopold. Have you read anything about that? I my self are related to the opera singer Kristina (Christina) Nilsson, active during 19th century and there where romours about her and Napoleon III after he given her some jewelry to her. Is it possible that is the case also with Cleo, She had perhaps got some jewelry and after that the romours started. Leopold was very generous with given presents especially since he took all income from Kongo which he really treated in disgusting way with his punishment of black slaves. Specialty of punishment was to cut off the hands and feets of them.

[@derblaueengel]

Yes, Cleo actually said in an interview from 1897 that Leopold did give her gifts, which she accepted, but that she was only ever in the company of him when she was with her mother, she was never in a room alone with him.

[@cottoncandy4486]

There is no doubt about it, she was so very beautifull. Natural beauty for sure. Just because she doesn't have children she is asexual!!!

[@derblaueengel]

Paul Klee, who was her friend, said she "seemed asexual" in a 1902 diary entry. However, what asexual meant back then may have been different as to what it means today, so I am not sure how to interpret that. Modern biographers have theorized that she may have been a lesbian, which is ridiculous considering her long-term romantic involvement with two men.

[@charlesreesink7850]

French Republic # 1 was short-lived indeed: Bonaparte confiscated in no time in 1797, having started against the fiery fireworks of the Revolution and subsequently replaced by the Directoire, followed by a Consulate. French Republic # 2 was also short-lived: 1848-1851 - against confiscated by Empire # 2. So what starts in 1876, finally with Adolphe Thiers as a seasoned journalist groomed by Talleyrand is elected President of the Third Republic...five years after the collapse at Sedan and Napoleon III's Second Empire to the German Reich. FYI

[@kevlahead7278]

Do you know if there is and English translation of her autobiography?

[@kaarlimakela3413]

#1st Super Model of the modern world.