Question

In 1979 which English art historian was exposed as a one-time Soviet spy and stripped of his knighthood?

Answer 1

In 1979, English art historian Anthony Blunt was exposed as a one-time Soviet spy and stripped of his knighthood. Blunt had been a member of the Cambridge Five, a group of spies who had passed on information to the Soviet Union during World War II. Blunt was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for his confession and cooperation with authorities.

Answer 2

In 1979, Sir Anthony Blunt, an English art historian and former director of the Courtauld Institute of Art, was exposed as a one-time Soviet spy and stripped of his knighthood. Blunt had confessed to being a member of the Cambridge Five spy ring in 1964, but the information had been kept secret until it was finally made public in 1979. Blunt was also a trusted advisor to the Queen and had been a Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures. His exposure as a spy caused a scandal in the British establishment, but the Queen reportedly continued to meet with him privately until his death in 1983.

Answer 3

In 1979, the English art historian who was exposed as a one-time Soviet spy and stripped of his knighthood was Sir Anthony Blunt.