Günter Guillaume
Günter Guillaume (1 February 1927 – 10 April 1995) was a German spy. His job was to get information as an agent for East Germany's secret service, the Stasi, in West Germany. Guillaume became West German chancellor Willy Brandt's secretary, and his discovery as a spy in 1973 led to Brandt's resignation as chancellor in what became known as the Guillaume affair.
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| Born | 1 February 1927 |
| Died | 10 April 1995 (aged 68) Petershagen-Eggersdorf, Germany |
| Cause of death | Kidney cancer |
| Resting place | Parkfriedhof Marzahn 52.5485°N 13.5415°E |
| Nationality | East Germany |
| Occupation(s) | Intelligence agent; secretary of West German chancellor Willy Brandt |
| Years active | 1956–1974 |
| Known for | Infiltration of West German government |
| Criminal charge | Treason[1] |
| Criminal penalty | 13 years in prison |
| Criminal status | Pardoned 1 October 1981[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Christel Guillaume (m. 1951; div. 1981) Elke Bröhl (m. 1990) |
| Children | Pierre Boom |
References
- "Guillaume: Wer war der Schurke?" [Guillaume: Who was that scoundrel?]. Der Spiegel (in German). Hamburg. 26 December 1988. pp. 14–21. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
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