ELIZABETH BENTLEY

(Elizabeth Terrill Bentley)


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Elizabeth Bentley
  • Born: January 1, 1908
  • Died: December 3, 1963
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Teacher, Spy
Biography

Elizabeth Terrill Bentley was an American spy and member of the Communist Party USA who served the Soviet Union from 1938 until 1945. In 1945, she defected from the Communist Party and Soviet intelligence by contacting the FBI and reporting on her activities.