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What was Mansfield Smith-Cumming's role in the British government?

  • Diplomat

  • Prime Minister

  • First Chief of SIS

  • Attorney General

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Mansfield Smith-Cumming was the first Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), also known as MI6. He played a crucial role in establishing and shaping the British intelligence agency during its formative years. Smith-Cumming's leadership and expertise laid the foundation for SIS's reputation as a highly effective and respected intelligence organization.
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