Whittaker Chambers date of birth:
April 1, 1901
How old was Whittaker Chambers when died?
60
Where was Whittaker Chambers born?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When did Whittaker Chambers die?
July 9, 1961
What is Whittaker Chambers nationality?
American
What is Whittaker Chambers's occupation?
Journalist, Writer, Spy, Poet
Short Biography
Whittaker Chambers (April 1, 1901 – July 9, 1961), born Jay Vivian Chambers and also known as David Whittaker Chambers, was an American writer and editor. After his early years as a Communist Party USA member and Soviet spy, he renounced communism, became an outspoken opponent, and testified at Alger Hiss's perjury and espionage trial. He described both events in his book Witness, published in 1952.