Minna Craucher

Minna Craucher

Minna Craucher (August 23, 1891 – March 8, 1932) was a Finnish socialite and spy. Her home was a noted salon for various writers and artist. She also did espionage, originally for the Cheka, and was arrested three times for fraud. She also had connections to the right-wing Lapua Movement. She became the subject of several books and stories. In 1932 she was murdered by being shot in the head.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Minna Craucher". Time Magazine. 1932-03-21. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,743386,00.html. Retrieved 2008-08-09. 



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