Harry Seidel
Cyclist · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1938 to 2020 · aged 82
Harry Seidel was a German professional cyclist who helped people escape from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) through tunnels in West Berlin. After he got caught in 1962, the highest court under notorious judge Heinrich Toeplitz of the GDR sentenced him to life in prison in a show trial.
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He was incarcerated at the Brandenburg-Görden Prison. In 1966, the Federal Republic of Germany bought him out of prison.
Country
Germany
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2020 · aged 82
