Claus Helberg

Deceased Person

1919 – 2003

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Who was Claus Helberg?

Claus Helberg was a Norwegian resistance fighter and mountain guide. He was a member of Company Linge, a resistance commando unit that was best known for carrying out Norwegian heavy water sabotage during World War II. After the war, he worked for the Norwegian Mountain Touring Association until his retirement in 1982. While volunteering with the Association after his retirement, he helped guide several members of the Scandinavian royalty. According to the New York Times, "[he was] the favorite mountain guide of Scandinavian royalty..." These clients included Queen Sonja and Queen Margrethe.

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Born
Jan 31, 1919
Norway
Died
Mar 6, 2003

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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