Minna Craucher

Ms. Craucher at her salon.

Minna Craucher (23 August 1891 in Pirkkala – 8 March 1932 in Helsinki) was the false name of Maria Vilhelmiina Lindell, a Finnish socialite and spy. Her home was a noted salon for various writers and artist. She also did espionage, originally for the Cheka, and was arrested three times for fraud. She also had connections to the right-wing Lapua Movement. She became the subject of several books and stories. In 1932 she was murdered by being shot in the head.[1]

References

  1. "Minna Craucher". Time Magazine. 1932-03-21. Retrieved 2008-08-09.

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