who was quisling
October 24, 1945. Akershus, Norway. Vidkun Quisling, (born July 18, 1887, Fyresdal, Nor.âdied Oct. 24, 1945, Akershus Fortress, Oslo) Norwegian army officer whose collaboration with the Germans in their occupation of Norway during World War II established his name as a synonym for âtraitor.â.