Tyler Kent
Tyler Gatewood Kent | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 24, 1911 |
| Died | November 20, 1988 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | East End Cemetery, Wytheville, Virginia |
| Education | St. Albans School, Washington, D.C. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Employer | U.S. Foreign Service |
| Known for | Conviction for espionage |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Conviction | Offences under the Official Secrets Acts |
| Criminal penalty | 7 years imprisonment |
Tyler Gatewood Kent (March 24, 1911 – November 20, 1988) was an American diplomat who stole thousands of secret documents while working as a cipher clerk at the US Embassy in London during World War II.