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Wow, a famous German spy - that’s pretty cool! It’s amazing to think about all the secrets they must have uncovered. From uncovering top-secret information to infiltrating enemy lines, these spies sure had their work cut out for them. But with their cunning and wit, they were able to pull off some pretty incredible feats. So let’s take a look at some of the most famous German spies in history and see what made them so successful!
Who Was The Most Famous German Spy? [Solved]
Cicero, aka Elyesa Bazna, was a real-life James Bond! Born in 1904 in Pristina (now Kosovo), he became one of the most notorious spies of WWII. While working as valet to Sir Hughe Montgomery Knatchbull-Hugessen, British ambassador to . . . , he secretly worked for Nazi Germany from 1943-44. Talk about living a double life!
Mata Hari – Mata Hari was a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was accused of being a German spy during World War I. She was executed by firing squad in 1917 after being convicted of espionage.
Fritz Joubert Duquesne – Fritz Joubert Duquesne was a South African Boer soldier, big game hunter, journalist, and spy for Germany during World War I. He is credited with sinking several British ships and helping to develop the first U-boat technology for the Germans.
Wilhelm Canaris – Wilhelm Canaris was an admiral in the German Navy who served as head of the Abwehr (German military intelligence) from 1935 to 1944. He is known for his opposition to Hitler’s regime and his involvement in several plots against him, including Operation Valkyrie in 1944 which failed and resulted in his execution by firing squad at Flossenbürg concentration camp in 1945.
Karl-Erich Kühlenthal – Karl-Erich Kühlenthal was a German naval officer who served as an undercover agent for Nazi Germany during World War II under the codename “Dragan”. He is credited with providing valuable intelligence on Allied shipping movements which helped sink numerous ships throughout the war effort, earning him recognition as one of Germany’s most successful spies of all time.
He was a real-life James Bond! This famous German spy was known for his daring exploits and cunning intelligence. He had a knack for getting out of tight spots, and his ability to think on his feet made him an invaluable asset to the German government. His name will go down in history as one of the most notorious spies ever!
