Howard Burnham
Mather Howard Burnham (May 27, 1870 – May 4, 1917), was an American who went by the name of Howard; his brother was the celebrated scout Frederick Russell Burnham. He traveled the world, frequently worked as a mining engineer and, during World War I, he became an intelligence officer and spy for the government of France. He had a wooden leg which he used to conceal tools for spying when he was behind enemy lines.
Mather Howard Burnham | |
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M. Howard Burnham, 1915 | |
| Born | May 27, 1870 Tivoli, Minnesota (near Mankato), United States |
| Died | May 4, 1917 (aged 46) New York City, US |
| Burial place | New York City, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Michigan Technological University |
| Occupation(s) | Mining engineer, Spy |
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| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Rev Edwin Otway Burnham Rebecca Russell Burnham |
| Espionage activity | |
| Allegiance | United States, France |
| Service years | World War I |
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