Vidkun Quisling
Norwegian politician and Nazi collaborator (1887–1945).
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Vidkun Quisling was a Norwegian politician and Nazi collaborator. Born on 18 July 1887 in Fyresdal Municipality, Quisling died on 24 October 1945 in Akershus Fortress at the age of 58.
Positions held include secretary of legation (1919), Minister of Defence (1931–1933) and head of government (1940). Notable works include Russia and Ourselves. Quisling studied at Norwegian Military Academy and Norwegian Military College. Honours include Order of St. Sava, Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Order of the Crown of Romania.
With a Wikipedia article in 71 languages, Vidkun Quisling is No. 3,682 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 July 1887, Fyresdal Municipality
- Died
- 24 October 1945, Akershus Fortress (aged 58)
- Country
- Norway
- Known as
- Politician, military officer, wartime collaborator
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Centre Party, Nasjonal Samling
- Education
- Norwegian Military Academy, Norwegian Military College
- Languages
- Norwegian, Russian
- Wikipedia editions
- 71
Did you know
Was 32 when first secretary of legation (1919).
Lived to 58.
Shares a birthday with Nelson Mandela and Hendrik Lorentz.
Has a Wikipedia article in 71 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1919–Secretary of legation
- 1931–1933Minister of Defence
- 1940Head of government
- 1942–1945Minister-president
Connections
- FatherJon Lauritz Qvisling
- MotherAnna Qvisling
- SpouseAlexandra Voronin
- SpouseMaria Quisling
- SiblingJørgen Quisling
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of St. Sava
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Order of the Crown of Romania
Notable works
- Russia and Ourselves
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