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Dame Stella Rimington DCB (born 13 May 1935) is a British author and former Director General of MI5, a position she held from 1992 to 1996. She was the first female DG of MI5, and the first DG whose name was publicised on appointment.
Appointed the first female Director General of MI5 in 1992, Dame Stella Rimington is widely seen as the model for Dame Judi Dench's "M" in the James Bond films. It is even rumoured that her dress style at the time influenced M’s wardrobe choices.
Learn about the first woman to lead MI5 as Director General from 1992 to 1996. Find out her achievements, publications and speeches on intelligence, security and the law.
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During her 27 years of service Dame Stella was privy to a number of controversial operations and in her book she recites entertaining stories of disguises, spying on prominent figures and...
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Dame Stella Rimington was the first woman ever to serve as director-general of the British Security Service known as MI5. She was also the first leader of the service whose name was made public.
SIDELIGHTS: Dame Stella Rimington was the first woman ever to serve as director-general of the British Security Service, or MI5. She was also the first leader of the service whose name was made public.
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