Fairy tales are fiction, right? Well, it's believed that some of these narratives are actually based on true stories or have been inspired by real people. In fact, some are even said to be autobiographical. While you won't find anyone by the name of Snow White or Cinderella in the history books, their backstories might just have a hint of truth to them.
In this gallery, you'll get to know the real people who might have inspired fairy tales. Click on to get to know them.