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Vilma Beck

Vilma Beck (1810-1851), was a Hungarian writer and freedom fighter in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.

Beck was active as a spy and agent in service of the Hungarian freedom fighters during the Revolution of 1848-49. She also reportedly sold information to the Austrians. She left Hungary after the defeat and moved to Great Britain. She died in prison custody after having been arrested for blackmail.

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