Born as
Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, named Countess of Landsfeld, better known as
Lola Montez or let's better say 'the lady with the whip'.
She
seemed to be the most beautiful woman of the world with her fantastic
figure, perfect face and astonishing blue eyes.
One of
Lola's ambition was to become a famous dancer. But what have made her
an icon were her appearance and hazardous temperament. Another
ambition was to hook up with a prince. She sure has succeeded in
that.
After
her notorious relationship with Franz Liszt she became the mistress
of the Bavarian King Ludwig I. Lola's power was limitless. She
commanded the ministers, wore jewelry of Ludwigs wife and made
herself not particularly popular. Lola's unreasonable regime led to
her banishment from the kingdom.
All
steps of Lola were followed ever since by the journalists. She was
spotted in England where she was married. Then again in America with
another spouse.
Lola
remained living in America until her death.
In one
sense bloodthirsty Lola Montez suffered from megalomania, she was an
actress and liar, a reckless gambler and a hidden mystic. According
to Liszt, Lola represented the spirit of the 19th century.
Martine Carol as Lola Montez in movie 'Lola Montès' (1955) by Max Ophüls
Click to view a brief description about Lola's life.
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