Dame Stella Rimington | |
|---|---|
.JPG) Dame Stella Rimington in 2016 | |
| Born | Stella Whitehouse 13 May 1935 South London, England, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh, University of Liverpool |
| Occupation(s) | Intelligence officer, author |
| Spouse |
John Rimington
(m. 1963; sep. 1984) |
| Children | 2 |
| Espionage activity | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service branch | MI5 |
| Rank | Director General of MI5 |
Dame Stella Rimington DCB (born 13 May 1935) is a British author and former Director General of MI5, a position she held from 1992 to 1996. She was the first female DG of MI5, and the first DG whose name was publicised on appointment. In 1993, Rimington became the first DG of MI5 to pose openly for cameras at the launch of a brochure outlining the organisation's activities.[1][2]
- ^ "First lady of espionage". BBC News Online (8 September). 8 September 2001. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
- ^ "1993: Secret Service goes public" (BBC News Online: On This Day (16 July)). 16 July 1993. Retrieved 26 October 2008.