Vidkun Quisling 1887 – 1945

Biography

Vidkun Quisling was born on July 18, 1887, in Fyresdal Municipality, Norway. His life would span a transformative and turbulent period in European history, marked by profound moral and political complexity. Throughout his years, Quisling pursued a career in politics, becoming a significant, though deeply controversial, figure in Norwegian society during the twentieth century.

Quisling’s legacy remains inseparable from his actions during World War II, when he became known for his collaboration with Nazi Germany. His political choices during this era fundamentally altered the course of his life and left an indelible mark on Norwegian history. The consequences of his wartime conduct were severe and far-reaching.

On October 24, 1945, Quisling’s life ended at Akershus Fortress, where he died from a gunshot wound. His death marked the conclusion of a life defined by controversial decisions and their tragic repercussions. He was never buried in a recorded location, leaving even his final resting place shrouded in historical obscurity.