William Montgomery
British Presbyterian minister and cryptographer
About William Montgomery
Lived 1871 – 1930 (aged 58–59). William Montgomery was a British cryptographer, engineer, translator, literary scholar, editor and man of letters, known for Zimmermann Telegram.
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Who was William Montgomery?
British Presbyterian minister and cryptographer (1871–1930)
When was William Montgomery born?
William Montgomery was born in 1871 in Liverpool.
When did William Montgomery die?
William Montgomery died in 1930 in Chelsea, London.
What was William Montgomery's occupation?
William Montgomery was a cryptographer, engineer, translator, literary scholar, editor and man of letters.
What was William Montgomery known for?
William Montgomery was known for Zimmermann Telegram.
What nationality was William Montgomery?
William Montgomery was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Montgomery
· DBpedia: William Montgomery (cryptographer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Montgomery. https://biography.guide/william-montgomery-cryptographer/
MLA: "William Montgomery." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-montgomery-cryptographer/.
Chicago: "William Montgomery." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-montgomery-cryptographer/.
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