Kim Philby

Kim Philby was a British intelligence officer and a double agent for the Soviet Union, known for being a member of the Cambridge Five spy ring.

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Birth Name :

Harold Adrian Russell Philby

Profession :

Spy

Birthday :

January 1, 1912

Star Sign :

Capricorn

Death Date:

May 11, 1988

Age :

76

Birthplace :

Ambala, Punjab, British India

Kim Philby was a British intelligence officer who became a Soviet double agent during the Cold War, as part of the infamous Cambridge Five spy ring. He is best known for betraying British secrets to the Soviets, with his most notable works being “The Philby Conspiracy,” “My Silent War,” and “Philby, Burgess and Maclean.” In the 1950s, Philby served as an advisor to King Saud of Saudi Arabia, playing a significant role in establishing the country’s intelligence agency. His dual role as a British intelligence officer and a Soviet double agent makes him a fascinating figure in espionage history.