Isaiah Oggins | |
|---|---|
| Born | Isaiah Oggins July 22, 1898 |
| Died | 1947 (aged 49) |
| Cause of death | Poisoning by curare |
| Burial place | Penza, USSR (now Russia) (as claimed by USSR) |
| Other names | Cy Oggins, "Professor" |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Known for | Soviet espionage |
| Spouse | Nerma Berman |
| Children | 1 |
| Espionage activity | |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Agency | GRU or NKVD |
| Service years | 1926–1939 |
| Codename | Egon Hein |
Isaiah Oggins (also known as Ysai or Cy) (July 22, 1898 – 1947) was an American-born communist and spy for the Soviet secret police. After working in Europe and the Far East, Oggins was arrested, served eight years in the GULAG detention system, and was summarily executed on the orders of Joseph Stalin.[1][2]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaiah_Oggins
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