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Archduchess Mathilda of Austria passed away after her clothing caught fire while she was attempting to conceal a cigarette from her dad, who had prohibited her from smoking.

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Archduchess Mathilda of Austria passed away after her clothing caught fire while she was attempting to conceal a cigarette from her dad, who had prohibited her from smoking.

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