Max Manus
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Summary
Max Manus was born on December 9, 1914[1], in Bergen[2]. He died on September 20, 1996[3], in Bærum Municipality[4]. He worked as an autobiographer[5], writer[6], businessperson[7], resistance fighter[8], and SOE agent[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,429 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Bergen Municipality[11]
- Place of burial: Asker Church[12], Asker kirkegård[13]
- Spouse: Tikken Manus[14]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[15]
- Occupation: military personnel[16], director[17]
- Award received: Military Cross[18], Distinguished Service Order[19], Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal[20], Defence Medal 1940–1945[21], War Cross with double swords[22], Memorial medal of the Winter War[23], Medal of Freedom[24], H. M. The King's Commemorative Medal[25], Medaljen for norske finlandsfrivillige 1940[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Military branch: Oslogjengen[28], Norwegian Army[29]
- Commons category: Max Manus[30]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[31], Fänrik[32]
- Residence: Asker[33]
- Participated in conflict: Winter War[34], World War II[35], Operation Weserübung[36], Norwegian Campaign[37]
- Family name: Manus[38]
- Given name: Max[39], Maximo[40], Guillermo[41]
- Pseudonym: Tollef[42]
- Allegiance: Norway[43]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[44], Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[45]
- Participant in: Operation Bundle[46], Operation Mardonius[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[48]
- Nickname: Tollef[49], N. 12[50]
- Birth name: Maximo Guillermo Manus[51]
- Start of work period: 1940[52]
- Military unit: Norwegian Independent Company 1[53]
Why It Matters
Max Manus has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Max Manus born?
Max Manus was born in Bergen[2].
Where did Max Manus die?
Max Manus passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].
Who was Max Manus married to?
Max Manus's spouses include Tikken Manus[14].
What did Max Manus do for work?
Max Manus worked as an autobiographer[5], writer[6], businessperson[7], resistance fighter[8], and SOE agent[9].
What awards did Max Manus receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[18], Distinguished Service Order[19], Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal[20], and Defence Medal 1940–1945[21].