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Jane Fawcett

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Code-breaker, singer, and preservationist (1921-2016)

United KingdomMusiciansLived 1921 to 2016 · aged 95
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Jane Fawcett MBE was a British codebreaker, singer, and heritage preservationist. She recently became known for her role in decoding a message, which led to the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck. From 1963 to 1976 she served as the secretary of the Victorian Society.

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Memorial in the graveyard of St Peter's Church, Petersham, in Richmond, LondonMemorial in the graveyard of St Peter's Church, Petersham, in Richmond, London

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Member of the Order of the British Empire

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Jane Fawcett MBE was a British codebreaker, singer, and heritage preservationist. She recently became known for her role in decoding a message, which led to the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck. From 1963 to 1976 she served as the secretary of the Victorian Society. She wrote and edited works including The Future of the Past; Seven Victorian Architects; The Village in History and Save the City.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1921 to 2016 · aged 95
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6 languages

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