Boltelψkka in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Arvid Storsveen
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023
1. Arvid Storsveen Marker
Arvid Storsveen
1915-43
Sjef for de alliertes etterretningsorganisasjon XU
Ble drept i denne gεrden under skuddveksling
med gestapo
27. april 1943
Head of the Allies' intelligence organization XU. Was killed here during a shootout with the Gestapo on April 27, 1943.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Krigen 1940-1945.
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 April 27, 1943.
Location. 59° 55.807′ N, 10° 44.072′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Boltelψkka. It is on Vidars gate, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vidars gate 7, Oslo 0452, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Max Manus (within shouting distance of this marker); Regine Normann (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Reidar Aulie (1904-1977)
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Regarding Arvid Storsveen. Arvid Kristian Storsveen (9 July 1915 27 April 1943) was a Norwegian Military Officer and organizer of the secret agency XU, the main intelligence gathering organization within occupied Norway during World War II.
Also see . . . Arvid Storsveen. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 23, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Arvid Storsveen
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023
3. Arvid Storsveen Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023
4. Arvid Storsveen Marker - wider view
The marker is (barely) visible here on the right corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
