Jane Fawcett
British code-breaker, singer, and preservationist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jane Fawcett MBE (née Hughes; 4 March 1921 – 21 May 2016)[1] was a British codebreaker, singer, and heritage preservationist. She recently became known for her role in decoding a message, which led to the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck.[2] From 1963 to 1976 she served as the secretary of the Victorian Society. She wrote and edited works including The Future of the Past; Seven Victorian Architects; The Village in History and Save the City.
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Jane Fawcett | |
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Born | Janet Carolin Hughes (1921-03-04)4 March 1921 |
Died | 21 May 2016(2016-05-21) (aged 95) Oxford, England |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Jane Hughes |
Occupation(s) | Preservationist, author, codebreaker, singer |
Known for | Decoding a message, which enabled the Royal Navy to sink the Bismarck |
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