About Harry Seidel
Lived 1938 – 2020 (aged 82). Harry Seidel was a German electrician, track cyclist, sport cyclist and escape helper.
Harry Seidel (April 2, 1938 – August 8, 2020) was a German professional cyclist who helped people escape from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) through tunnels in West Berlin. After he got caught in 1962, the highest court under notorious judge Heinrich Toeplitz of the GDR sentenced him to life in prison in a show trial. He was incarcerated at the Brandenburg-Görden Prison. In 1966, the Federal Republic of Germany bought him out of prison.
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Who was Harry Seidel?
cyclist
When was Harry Seidel born?
Harry Seidel was born on 2 April 1938 in Berlin.
When did Harry Seidel die?
Harry Seidel died on 8 August 2020 in Berlin.
What was Harry Seidel's occupation?
Harry Seidel was an electrician, track cyclist, sport cyclist and escape helper.
What nationality was Harry Seidel?
Harry Seidel was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Seidel. https://biography.guide/harry-seidel/
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