About Bernhard Askvig
Lived 1885 – 1954 (aged 69). Bernhard Askvig was a Norwegian jurist.
Bernhard Askvig (September 6, 1885 – October 31, 1954) was a Norwegian police officer and Nazi collaborator during the German occupation of Norway from 1940 to 1945. He helped escort the invading Germans into Oslo. He was inserted as chief of police in Oslo later in April 1940, after the removal of Welhaven. He later was given the title of "politipresident" (police president). He was a central figure in the Nazification of the Norwegian police, together with Jonas Lie. He was sentenced to twelve years of forced labor imprisonment for treason after the war. He died in Germany shortly after serving his sentence.
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Who was Bernhard Askvig?
Police officer and Nazi collaborator
When was Bernhard Askvig born?
Bernhard Askvig was born on 6 September 1885 in Søndre Land Municipality.
When did Bernhard Askvig die?
Bernhard Askvig died on 31 October 1954 in Wuppertal.
What was Bernhard Askvig's occupation?
Bernhard Askvig was a jurist.
What nationality was Bernhard Askvig?
Bernhard Askvig was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernhard Askvig. https://biography.guide/bernhard-askvig/
MLA: "Bernhard Askvig." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bernhard-askvig/.
Chicago: "Bernhard Askvig." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bernhard-askvig/.
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