Artur London
Artur London | |
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London during the Slánský Trial | |
| Born | February 1, 1915 |
| Died | November 8, 1986 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Ivry Cemetery |
| Era | 20th century |
| Known for | Defendant during the Slánský Trial |
| Notable work | The Confession |
| Political party | KSČ |
| Other political affiliations | PCE |
| Movement | Communism |
| Criminal charges | Espionage |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment |
| Criminal status | Commuted |
| Spouse | Lise London |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Emil London |
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Artur London (1 February 1915 – 8 November 1986) was a Czechoslovak communist politician and co-defendant in the Slánský Trial in 1952. Though he was sentenced to life in prison, he was freed in 1955; he then settled in France with his wife Lise London. In 1968 he published his memoirs in L'Aveu (The Confession), a book which resonated internationally, adapted by Costa-Gavras as the movie of the same name.