Maurice Oldfield
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Sir Maurice Oldfield GCMG CBE (16 November 1915 – 11 March 1981)[1] was a British intelligence officer and espionage administrator.[2][3] He served as the seventh director of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), from 1973 to 1978.
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Maurice Oldfield | |
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Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service | |
In office 1973–1978 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Heath Harold Wilson James Callaghan |
Preceded by | Sir John Rennie |
Succeeded by | Sir Dick Franks |
Personal details | |
Born | (1915-11-16)16 November 1915 Meadow Place Farm, Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England |
Died | 11 March 1981(1981-03-11) (aged 65) London, England |
Alma mater | University of Manchester |
Occupation | Intelligence officer |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Rank | Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service MI6 |
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