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Vidkun Quisling

Norwegian politician and Nazi collaborator (1887–1945)

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Vidkun Abraham Lauritz Jonssøn Quisling was a Norwegian military officer, politician and Nazi collaborator who headed the puppet government of Norway during the country's occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Fyresdal Municipality wd
Died
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Place of death
Akershus Fortress wd
Citizenship
Norway wd
Occupation
politician, military officer, wartime collaborator, soldier wd
Political party
Nasjonal Samling (1933–1945), Centre Party, Fatherland League (until 1933) wd
Education
Norwegian Military Academy, Norwegian Military College wd
Spouse
Alexandra Voronin, Maria Quisling wd

Positions held wd

  • minister-president (1 February 1942 – 9 May 1945)
  • head of government (9 April 1940 – 15 April 1940)
  • Minister of Defence (12 May 1931 – 3 March 1933)
  • secretary of legation (since September 1919)

Awards wd

  • Order of St. Sava
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Order of the Crown of Romania

Questions

When was Vidkun Quisling born?
Vidkun Quisling was born on 18 July 1887 in Fyresdal Municipality.
What positions has Vidkun Quisling held?
Positions held by Vidkun Quisling include: minister-president (1942–1945); head of government (1940–1940); Minister of Defence (1931–1933); secretary of legation (since September 1919).
Where did Vidkun Quisling study?
Vidkun Quisling was educated at Norwegian Military Academy, Norwegian Military College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Vidkun Quisling · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q151364 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: 06M P833S1D1358 0001 2 VIDKUN QUISLING (Norwegian Fascist politician WW2 Nazi collaborator 1887-1945) Leader of Nasjonal Samling NS Portrait (Press photo caption) BAnQ Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec PDM.jpg by Photographer uncredited. The photo was distributed through international press agencies. (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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