Mata Hari Mata Hari in 1906 Born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle (1876-08-07)7 August 1876 Leeuwarden, Netherlands Died 15 October 1917(1917-10-15) (agedxa041) Vincennes, Paris, France Causexa0of death Execution by firing squad Nationality Dutch Occupation Exotic Dancer Courtesan Spy Height 5xa0ft 10xa0in (1.78xa0m) Spouse(s) Rudolf John MacLeod (m.xa01895; div.xa01906) Children Norman-John MacLeod (son) (30 January 1897xa0– 27 June 1899) Louise Jeanne MacLeod (daughter) (2 May 1898xa0– 10 August 1919) Parent(s) Adam Zelle (father) Antje van der Meulen (mother) Spying career Allegiance France Service Deuxième Bureau Active 1916–1917