Coco Chanel
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Meet Coco Chanel! She was one of the most influential style icons of all time. Everyone knows the Chanel brand, but few know the inspirational rags-to-riches story behind it. Take a journey from a poor house in Saumur, to a convent, to the glitz and glamour of Paris, where Chanel opened her first shop. Be inspired by her great story, as it comes alive through BioViews®.
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Mayer Rothschild
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