Vidkun Quisling
Norwegian military officer and politician
Born
July 18th, 1887
137 years ago
Died
October 24th, 1945
79 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Norway
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A military officer and politician, held the position of Minister President of Norway during World War II. Collaborated with Nazi Germany after the invasion in 1940. Established a provisional government under German control, enacting policies aligned with the occupiers. Quisling's regime was marked by significant repression and collaboration with the Nazis, leading to his notoriety as a traitor in Norway. After the war, faced trial for treason and was executed in 1945.
Served as Minister President of Norway
Collaborated with Nazi Germany during WWII
Executed for treason after World War II
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