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Elizabeth Van Lew

American civil war spy

Died when: 81 years 335 days (983 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Elizabeth Van Lew

Elizabeth Van Lew (October 12, 1818 – September 25, 1900) was an American abolitionist and philanthropist who built and operated an extensive spy ring for the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Many false claims continue to be made about her life.The single most reliable source is a 2002 biography by University of Virginia Professor Elizabeth Varon.


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