About Walter von Gerich
Lived 1881 – 1939 (aged 58). Walter von Gerich was a Finnish diplomat and spy.
Walter von Gerich (30 August 1881 – 1 September 1939) was a Finnish civil servant and later an agent in German pay during World War I.
In 1917, he posed as a German baron and diplomatic courier under the name of "Walter von Rautenfels". He was arrested for espionage in Norway and for plotting to commit sabotage for Germany. He had several suitcases marked as diplomatic luggage which actually contained explosive devices. The stock of explosives included more than a hundred bombs, a hundred firebombs, detonators, and other supporting equipment.
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Who was Walter von Gerich?
Finnish civil servant and German spy
When was Walter von Gerich born?
Walter von Gerich was born on 30 August 1881 in Helsinki.
When did Walter von Gerich die?
Walter von Gerich died on 1 September 1939 in Helsinki.
What was Walter von Gerich's occupation?
Walter von Gerich was a diplomat and spy.
What nationality was Walter von Gerich?
Walter von Gerich was Finnish.
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