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She was a world-famous Opera star and probably the first one to be named Dame of the British Empire- a title also held by Elizabeth Taylor. Only a handful of actreses, among them Bardot, Bernhardt, and Lollobrigida have been made members of the French Legion of Honor- a counterpart decoration of honor. Bernhardt was the first actress, but not the first woman, to receive the award. First Female Legionnaire was the renowned female artist, Rosa Bonheur, in l894. Ex-empress Eugenie made the award.

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