Louis Francis Budenz (July 17, 1891 – April 27, 1972) was an American activist and writer, as well as a Soviet espionage agent and head of the Buben group of spies. He began as a labor activist and became a member of the Communist Party USA. In 1945 Budenz renounced Communism and became a vocal anti-Communist, appearing as an expert witness at various governmental hearings and authoring a series of books on his experiences.
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17 July 1891 Indianapolis, Indiana
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Died |
27 April 1972 (aged 80) Newport, Rhode Island
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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