Where does Quisling originate from?
Quisling (/ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/, Norwegian: [ˈkvɪ̂slɪŋ]) is a term originating in Norway, which is used in Scandinavian languages and in English for a person who collaborates with an enemy occupying force – or more generally as a synonym for traitor.
Who was quisling in Norway?
listen); 18 July 1887 – 24 October 1945) was a Norwegian military officer, politician and Nazi collaborator who nominally headed the government of Norway during the country’s occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Is quisling a traitor?
A quisling is a traitor, especially one who collaborates with an enemy occupying force for personal gain. The term arose because in World War II, Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian politician, volunteered to help the occupying Nazis rule Norway for Germany.
Why was Quisling executed?
Quisling was put on trial during the legal purge in Norway after World War II. He was found guilty of charges including embezzlement, murder and high treason against the Norwegian state, and was sentenced to death. He was executed by firing squad at Akershus Fortress, Oslo, on 24 October 1945.
Who was quisling in ww2?
Vidkun
| Vidkun Quisling | |
|---|---|
| Photograph of Quisling, circa 1919 | |
| Minister President of Norway | |
| In office 1 February 1942 – 9 May 1945 Serving with Reichskommissar Josef Terboven | |
| Preceded by | Johan Nygaardsvold (as Prime Minister) |
What happened Maria quisling?
After Vidkun was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death, she made several appeals to authorities on his behalf but was unsuccessful. She was briefly arrested in 1946 for her actions during the occupation, but all charges were dropped….
| Maria Quisling | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Vidkun Quisling ( m. 1923; died 1945) |