Dutch exotic dancer (1876–1917) Margaretha Geertruida MacLeod, better known by the stage name Mata Hari, was a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was convicted of being a spy for Germany during World War I. She was executed by firing squad in France. 295,987 views on June 10, 2025 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: Sly Stone, Greta Thunberg, Straw (film), Housefull 5. Wiki link