Melita Norwood
Civil servant and espionage agent
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Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in the early 20th century, a civil servant and espionage agent contributed to intelligence operations in Britain during the Cold War. Working for the British government, engaged with sensitive information relating to nuclear technology. Recruited by the Soviet Union, provided classified documents to Soviet agents for decades, remaining undetected until later years. The activities during the Cold War revealed complex layers of espionage at the time.
Provided classified nuclear documents to the Soviet Union
Served in the British civil service
Remained undetected in espionage activities for over 40 years
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