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Robert Harte (other)
Robert Harte may refer to: *Robert Sheldon Harte Robert Sheldon Harte (1915 – May 24, 1940) was an American Communist who worked as one of Leon Trotsky’s assistants and bodyguards in Coyoacán, Mexico. During the Stalinist attack against Trotsky’s household on May 24, 1940, Harte was abdu ... (1915–1940), American Communist * Robert Harte (TV personality), New Zealand lawyer and TV personality See also * Robert Hart (other) {{hndis, Harte, Robert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Sheldon Harte
Robert Sheldon Harte (1915 – May 24, 1940) was an American Communist who worked as one of Leon Trotsky’s assistants and bodyguards in Coyoacán, Mexico. During the Stalinist attack against Trotsky’s household on May 24, 1940, Harte was abducted and later murdered by the Stalinist agents. Harte was 25 years old when he offered his services as a guard to the Trotsky household. He replaced the American Trotskyist Alexander Buchman. He was described as popular and that although not an intellectual, he carried out any tasks without complaints. Murder The abduction and murder of Harte was carried out by David Alfaro Siqueiros. Trotsky had fled to Mexico as a result of several attempted assassination and kidnapping attempts by Soviet and Stalinist agents. On May 24, 1940, a group of Soviet and Mexican, including muralist David Siqueiros and Iosef Grigulevich, were able to gain access to Trotsky's compound. Harte had been guarding the entrance and there is some debate if Harte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Harte (TV Personality)
Robert 'Rob' Harte is a New Zealand lawyer, former actor and television personality. Harte is most notable for his work hosting the New Zealand television show '' My House, My Castle'' from 1999 until 2009. Harte also played Ryan Birch in ''Shortland Street'', father of Minnie Crozier in 1995 until 1997. He currently resides in Whangārei, New Zealand, where he now works as a lawyer in his own law firm, Rob Harte, Lawyer. Career After Harte received his law degree from Otago University he then began his legal career in 1989. His first practice in the field was in Blenheim, New Zealand to then Whangārei. Harte began his acting career in 1995 with his role as Dax on the TV series '' Hercules: The Legendary Journeys''. He then later appeared on ''Shortland Street'', playing the role of Ryan Birch from 1995 until 1996. During this time he appeared on '' Xena: Warrior Princess'' where he played three roles in the series, Goewin, Maphias and Ugly Ruffian. Harte was on the series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |