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| Born | Lyda Salmonova 14 July 1889 |
| Died | 18 November 1968 (aged 79) |
| Years active | 1913–1923 |
| Spouse(s) | Paul Wegener (divorced, remarried until his death in 1948) |
| Children | 1 |
Lyda Salmonova (14 July 1889 – 18 November 1968) was a Czech stage and film actress. She was married to the actor Paul Wegener and appeared alongside him in a number of films.
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