Esther Shemitz
American painter, wife of Whittaker Chambers / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Esther Shemitz (June 25, 1900 ā August 16, 1986), also known as "Esther Chambers" and "Mrs. Whittaker Chambers," was a pacifist American painter and illustrator who, as wife of ex-Soviet spy Whittaker Chambers, provided testimony that "helped substantiate" her husband's allegations during the Hiss Case.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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Born | (1900-06-25)June 25, 1900 New York City, US |
Died | August 16, 1986(1986-08-16) (aged 86) |
Education | Rand School, Leonardo da Vinci Art School |
Alma mater | Art Students League |
Occupation(s) | Artist (painter), illustrator |
Years active | 1925ā1980 |
Known for | Testified during Hiss Case |
Spouse | Whittaker Chambers |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Reuben Shemitz (brother), Nathan Levine (nephew), Sylvan Shemitz (nephew) |
Website | whittakerchambers |
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