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Which woman spent years at his court, later inspiring a story?

  • Jane Austen

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  • Anna Leonowens

Answer

Anna Leonowens spent many years at the court of King Mongkut of Siam, later inspiring the story of The King and I. She was a British governess who was hired by the king to teach his children. She wrote a book about her experiences, which was later adapted into a musical and a film.
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