Elizebeth Smith Friedman
American cryptanalyst and author
Elizebeth Smith Friedman was an American cryptanalyst and author who deciphered enemy codes in both World Wars and helped to solve international smuggling cases during Prohibition. Over the course of her career, she worked for the United States... Wikipedia
Born: August 26, 1892, Huntington, IN
Died: October 31, 1980 (age 88 years), Plainfield, NJ
Known for: "America's first female cryptanalyst"
Children: 2
Parents: John Marion Smith and Sopha Smith
Spouse: William Frederick Friedman (m. 1917–1969)