The grandfather of the incoming head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli, was reportedly a Nazi spy known as ’The Butcher.’
Earlier this month, Blaise Metreweli was announced as the new chief of MI6, marking the first time a woman has taken on the role in the organization’s 116-year history.
Her grandfather, Constantine Dobrowolski, had previously defected from the Red Army to become a Nazi informant in the Chernihiv region of Ukraine, as reported by the Daily Mail.
The paper mentioned that German archives revealed Mr. Dobrowolski was referred to as “The Butcher” by Wehrmacht commanders and had sent letters to superiors saying he “personally” participated “in the extermination of the Jews.”
Reports also indicated that the Nazi spy chief had a 50,000 rouble bounty on his head, placed by Soviet leaders, and was labeled the “worst enemy of the Ukrainian people.”
Metreweli is believed to have never met her paternal grandfather.
After studying Anthropology at Pembroke College, Cambridge, she joined both MI5 and MI6, beginning her journey at the latter in 1999 as a case officer before advancing through the ranks.
She will assume the position of head of MI6 from Sir Richard Moore, a senior civil servant who will step down in the autumn after serving five years in the role.
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