Was rewarded by Hitler with Riesling.
But despite that Rhine wine
His regime met decline.
He was shot. Now his soul’s in Hell sizzling.
Thank you, Mr. Limericist,
for providing my inspiration with your #941.
However, you’ll have to cut me some poetic license slack for the second
line’s non-rhyme (See Comment).
Vidkun Quisling (1887-1945)
was head of Norway’s fascist National Unity Party, and he aided in the April 9,
1940, German invasion and occupation of Norway.
He led a Norwegian-administered pro-Nazi puppet government from
1942-1945. Convicted of Treason, he was
executed by firing squad. His name has
become a synonym for traitor.
“Riesling” is properly pronounced (as nearly as I can determine) Reese-ling or Reese-ln. It has something to do with the long-standing German linguistic rule: “I before E except after siege…”
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