Mavis Batey
- (b.) 1921 May 05 - (d.) 2013 November 12
Bio/Description
One of the leading female codebreakers at Bletchley Park during World War II, Batey served England as a codebreaker and later built a second career as a historian, author, and conservationist focused on historic parks and gardens. She received the Veitch Memorial Medal in 1985 and was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1987, both honors recognizing her contributions to garden conservation.
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Courtesy of Wikipedia
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Date of Birth:
1921 May 05 -
Date of Death:
2013 November 12 -
Gender:
Female (she/her) -
Noted For:
Bletchley Park Codebreaker -
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