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How did Smith-Cumming's career end?

  • Retirement

  • Dismissal

  • Death

  • Resignation

Answer

Death ended Smith-Cumming's illustrious career. He passed away in 1933, leaving behind a legacy as the first Director of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), also known as MI6. Under his leadership, the SIS underwent significant transformation, becoming a formidable intelligence agency during the First World War. Smith-Cumming's contributions to British intelligence and national security remain highly valued.
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