Emil Balslev (19 September 1913 – 23 June 1944) was a member of the Danish resistance executed by the

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occupying power.

Biography

In March 1944 the

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made an "incredible number of arrests" including ten arrests in the region of

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in the memorial park founded at the execution site in Ryvangen. Bishop

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led the service with participation from the royal family, the

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and representatives of the resistance movement.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Balslev, Emil 1913 births 1944 deaths Danish people executed by Nazi Germany Danish people of World War II Danish resistance members Resistance members killed by Nazi Germany People from Frederiksberg