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Howard Burnham

French spy (1870-1917) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 46

Mather Howard Burnham, was an American who went by the name of Howard; his brother was the celebrated scout Frederick Russell Burnham. He traveled the world, frequently worked as a mining engineer and, during World War I, he became an intelligence officer and spy for the government of France.

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He had a wooden leg which he used to conceal tools for spying when he was behind enemy lines.

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Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1870 to 1917 · aged 46