Johannes Eppler: Biography, Facts and Career
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Johannes Eppler (1914–1999), also known as Hans Eppler, John Eppler, and Hussein Gaafer, was a World War II Abwehr spy, a German who had been raised in Egypt by his Egyptian stepfather. One of Rommel's spies during the North African campaign in World War II, Operation Salaam led by László Almásy spirited Eppler and Hans-Gerd Sandstede into Cairo although they were both arrested soon after arrival in July 1942. Eppler is the subject of MI5 file KV 2/1467. His girlfriend, belly-dancer and actress Hekmet Fahmy spied on British officers in Cairo.
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- Full name: Johannes Eppler
- Born: 1914-01-01
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q105911
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Who is Johannes Eppler?
Johannes Eppler (1914–1999), also known as Hans Eppler, John Eppler, and Hussein Gaafer, was a World War II Abwehr spy, a German who had been raised in Egypt by his Egyptian stepfather.
What nationality is Johannes Eppler?
Johannes Eppler is Germany.
When was Johannes Eppler born?
Johannes Eppler was born on 1914-01-01.
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