Bolteløkka in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Max Manus
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023
1. Max Manus Marker
Hjemmefrontmannen
Max Manus
1914-96
Hadde dekkleilighet her i annen etasje mot bakgården
16. januar 1941 stupte han gjennom vinduet for å unnslippe statspolitiet
Rømte senere fra Ullevål Sykehus
Home front man - Max Manus (1914-1996). Had a penthouse here on the second floor facing the backyard. On 16 January 1941 he jumped through the window to escape the state police, later escaped from Ullevål Hospital.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes, Krigen 1940-45.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 16, 1941.
Location. 59° 55.775′ N, 10° 44.034′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Bolteløkka. Marker is on Vidars gate north of Johannes Bruns gate, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vidars gate 4, Oslo 0452, Norway. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arvid Storsveen (within shouting distance of this marker); Reidar Aulie (1904-1977)
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Max Manus (Wikipedia).
Overview and his escape: Maximo Guillermo "Max" Manus DSO, MC & Bar (9 December 1914 – 20 September 1996) was a Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II, specialising in sabotage in occupied Norway. After the war he wrote several books about his adventures and started the successful office supply company Max Manus AS.(Submitted on July 1, 2023.)
…and he soon became a wanted man by the Gestapo. He was eventually captured and was injured trying to escape. He had to be treated in the main Oslo hospital. The doctor at the hospital lied to the Gestapo officers, saying Manus needed treatment for a broken back, an injured shoulder and a serious concussion. The truth, however, wasthat he was only bruised and had a light concussion. After 27 days, with the aid of a nurse, he managed to escape through a second-floor window using a rope. In a dramatic escape, he crossed the border into Sweden…Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 20232. Max Manus Marker - wide view
2. Max Manus (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel). The provided link is to Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel’s blue plaque page. The translated excerpt is the accompanying information for this plaque, as found by locating the marker on the interactive map provided.
Excerpt (in translation): Max Manus (1914-1996) is one of the Second World War's most famous resistance fighters. Among other things, he participated as a volunteer in the Finnish Winter War, took part in the campaign in Norway in 1940, and joined Kompani Linge in England in 1941. As a lieutenant, he carried out a number of sabotage actions, including against German troop ships. From 1944 he was part of the Oslo gang. He was a bodyguard for Crown Prince Olav in May 1945 and for King Haakon on his return home on 7 June. Manus was awarded the highest Norwegian, British and American military decorations for his war efforts...(Submitted on July 1, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023
3. Max Manus Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
