Harry Gold
American chemist (1910-1972) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 61
Harry Gold was a Swiss-born American laboratory chemist who was convicted as a courier for the Soviet Union passing atomic secrets from Klaus Fuchs, an agent of the Soviet Union, during World War II.
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Gold served as a government witness and testified in the case of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were convicted and executed in 1953 for their roles. Gold served 15 years in prison.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1972 · aged 61
