Karl Linke
Karl Linke | |
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| Born | 10 January 1900 |
| Died | 16 May 1961 |
| Occupation | Military Intelligence Chief (1952–1957) |
| Political party | USPD KSČ KPD CPSU (КПСС) SED |
| Children | Heinz Linke ca.1922 Galina Linke 1934 |
Karl Linke (born Görsdorf 10 January 1900: died Zittau 16 May 1961) was an officer in the East German army. Between 1952 and 1957 he was head of the country's Military Intelligence service.
Following the discovery of security breaches, on 31 August 1957 he was reduced in rank to reserve colonel.