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Breivik also penned a 1,500-page long manifesto titled '''2083 — A European Declaration of Independence''', under the [[pseudonym]] "Andrew Berwick", published in 2011. In the document he describes his background and discusses his political viewpoints.<ref>{{cite web|last=Katrandjian |first=Olivia |url=http://abcnews.go.com/International/norway-shooting-explosion-suspect-admits-firing-weapons-youth/story?id=14141571 |title=Norway Attacks Suspect's Video Tells Conservatives 'Embrace Martyrdom' - ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |date= |accessdate=2011-07-24}}</ref> In the preface he says he devoted nine years of his life to writing the book, working full time during the last three.<ref>[http://www.kevinislaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2083+-+A+European+Declaration+of+Independence.pdf 2083 — A European Declaration of Independence] p.8.</ref>
Breivik also penned a 1,500-page long manifesto titled '''2083 — A European Declaration of Independence''', under the [[pseudonym]] "Andrew Berwick", published in 2011. In the document he describes his background and discusses his political viewpoints.<ref>{{cite web|last=Katrandjian |first=Olivia |url=http://abcnews.go.com/International/norway-shooting-explosion-suspect-admits-firing-weapons-youth/story?id=14141571 |title=Norway Attacks Suspect's Video Tells Conservatives 'Embrace Martyrdom' - ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |date= |accessdate=2011-07-24}}</ref> In the preface he says he devoted nine years of his life to writing the book, working full time during the last three.<ref>[http://www.kevinislaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2083+-+A+European+Declaration+of+Independence.pdf 2083 — A European Declaration of Independence] p.8.</ref>

In the manifesto Breivik mentions The Kingdom of Jerusalem which a was established in 1099, when the members of the First
Crusade re-captured Jerusalem, on behalf of Christendom, and elected Godfrey of Boulogne, duke of Lower-Lorraine, as king of Jerusalem. This event took place in July 22 1099, the same date as the 2011 Norway attacks.<ref>[http://www.kevinislaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2083+-+A+European+Declaration+of+Independence.pdf 2083 — A European Declaration of Independence] </ref>



Six hours before the attacks, Breivik posted a [[YouTube]] video urging conservatives to "embrace martyrdom" and showing himself wearing a wetsuit and pointing a weapon.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2018148/Anders-Behring-Breivik-posted-YouTube-video-hours-Norway-terror-attacks.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Terror suspect posted YouTube video calling followers to 'embrace martyrdom' six hours before attacks], Daily Mail</ref>
Six hours before the attacks, Breivik posted a [[YouTube]] video urging conservatives to "embrace martyrdom" and showing himself wearing a wetsuit and pointing a weapon.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2018148/Anders-Behring-Breivik-posted-YouTube-video-hours-Norway-terror-attacks.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Terror suspect posted YouTube video calling followers to 'embrace martyrdom' six hours before attacks], Daily Mail</ref>

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Anders Behring Breivik
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Born1979
NationalityNorwegian
BildungBusiness administration
OccupationFarmer
Known for2011 Norway attacks
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)

Anders Behring Breivik, born 1979,[3] is a Norwegian citizen and the self-admitted[4] perpetrator of the 2011 Norway attacks. Police believe he acted alone but have not ruled out the possibility of an accomplice.[5][6][7]

Attacks

On 22 July 2011, Breivik allegedly approached a Labour Party youth camp on Utøya island, posing as a police officer, and then opened fire on the adolescents present, reportedly killing at least 92.[8][9] He has also been linked with the bomb blasts which had taken place approximately two hours earlier in Oslo. He was arrested on Utøya, and is currently in police custody. Following his apprehension, Breivik was characterized by officials as being a right-wing extremist.[10]

According to Reuters and the BBC, deputy police chief Roger Andresen described Breivik as a "Christian fundamentalist".[2][1] He was also reportedly a former member of the Progress Party.[11] According to the newspaper Verdens Gang, he has no previous history with the police, apart from traffic violations.[7] According to the same source, Breivik has a Glock pistol, a rifle and a shotgun registered to his name. Breivik moved in late June or early July to the rural small town of Rena in Åmot, Hedmark county, about 140 km (86 miles) northeast of Oslo,[7] where he operated a farming sole proprietorship under the name "Breivik Geofarm".[12] According to Reuters, a farming supplier had sold to Breivik's company six tonnes of fertilizer in May.[13] Fertilizer can be used to produce fertilizer explosives.[7]

Personal life

Breivik grew up in the affluent west-end of Oslo, and attended Smestad Grammar school, Ris junior high and Oslo Commerce School. A former classmate has recalled that he was an intelligent student who due to his large physical frame of 1.93 m (6' 4") often took care of people who were bullied.[14]

Beliefs

Politics

Breivik studied at the Oslo Commerce School, and is described by newspaper Verdens Gang as considering himself a nationalist.[7] He is also a former member of the Progress Party (FrP) and its youth wing FpU. According to the current FpU leader Ove Vanebo, Breivik was active early in the 2000s, but he left the party in 2007 as his viewpoints became more extreme.[15]

Interests

Breivik described himself as being interested in hunting and computer games depicting organized violence, including World of Warcraft and Modern Warfare 2.[16]

Influences

Breivik identified himself in a multitude of social media services as an admirer of, among others, Winston Churchill,[17] Max Manus,[17] and Dutch politician Geert Wilders, whose political party he described as "the only true party for conservatives".[18] On Twitter he paraphrased philosopher John Stuart Mill, "One person with a belief is equal to the force of 100000 who have only interests".[7][19] He was reportedly at some time a Freemason[20] a member of St. John's Lodge in Oslo.[21]

Ideas

Breivik is reported to have written many posts on the website document.no,[22] described by Aftenposten as "Islam-critical and Israel-friendly".[23] He also attended meetings of "Documents venner" (Friends of Document), affiliated with the website.[24] Dagens Næringsliv writes that Breivik sought to start a Norwegian version of the Tea Party movement in cooperation with the owners of document.no, but that they, after expressing initial interest, ultimately turned down his proposal because he did not have the contacts he promised.[25] Due to the media attention on his internet activity following the 2011 attacks, document.no compiled a complete list of comments made by Breivik on its website between September 2009 and June 2010.[26][27][28]

Breivik also penned a 1,500-page long manifesto titled 2083 — A European Declaration of Independence, under the pseudonym "Andrew Berwick", published in 2011. In the document he describes his background and discusses his political viewpoints.[29] In the preface he says he devoted nine years of his life to writing the book, working full time during the last three.[30]

Six hours before the attacks, Breivik posted a YouTube video urging conservatives to "embrace martyrdom" and showing himself wearing a wetsuit and pointing a weapon.[31]

References

  1. ^ a b "Scores killed in Norway attack". News. UK: BBC. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Norway police say 84 killed in Utoeya shooting". Reuters. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Norwegian taxlists 2009".
  4. ^ "Norway suspect admits responsibility". Sky News. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  5. ^ "Anders Behring Breivik (32) i Oslo ble pågrepet etter bombe og massedrap" (in Norwegian). NO: TV 2. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  6. ^ "Norwegian massacre gunman was a right-wing extremist who hated Muslims". Daily Mail. UK. 22 July 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Pågrepet 32-åring kalte seg selv nasjonalistisk". Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  8. ^ Ujala Sehgal (23 July 2011). "Profile: The Christian Extremist Suspect in Norway's Massacre". The Atlantic.
  9. ^ "Police: At least 80 killed in Norwegian youth camp shooting". News. UK: BBC. 23 July 2011.
  10. ^ Goodman, J. David (23 July 2011). "At Least 80 Are Dead in Norway Shooting". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  11. ^ "Norway killer attacked multicuturalism, Islam online". Reuters.
  12. ^ "Brønnøysundregistrene - Nøkkelopplysninger fra Enhetsregisteret". Brønnøysund Business Register (in Norwegian). NO: Ministry of Trade and Industry. 18 May 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  13. ^ "Oslo bomb suspect bought 6 tonnes fertiliser: supplier". Reuters. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  14. ^ {{citation | title = Skolekammerat: Han hjalp mobbeofre | date = 23. jul. 2011 kl. 18:12 | first = Maria | last = B
  15. ^ Fondenes, Eivind (23 July 2011). "Terrorsiktede var tidligere medlem av Fremskrittspartiet". Nyhetene (in Norwegian). NO: TV 2. Retrieved 23 July 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Suspect posted right-wing profile, China Daily
  17. ^ a b Poza, Pedro (23 July 2011). "El presunto autor, un noruego nacionalista vinculado a la extrema derecha". El Mundo (in Spanish). ES. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  18. ^ "Dader bloedbad bewondert Geert Wildersq". News (in Dutch). BE: HLN. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  19. ^ "Utøya-skytteren flyttet nylig til Hedmark" (in Norwegian). NO: Ostlendingen. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  20. ^ "Norway killer unknown to police, criticized Islam", Johan Ahlander. Victoria Klesty. Reuters. July 23, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011
  21. ^ Frimurer Anders Behring style="background:#FFC7C7;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-no"|No
  22. ^ "32-åringen skal tilhøre høyreekstremt miljø - Norge" (in Norwegian). NO: NRK. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "work Nyheter" ignored (help)
  23. ^ "Dynamittgubben". Aftenposten, A-magasinet (in Norwegian). NO. 20 February 2009. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  24. ^ (in Norwegian), NO: BT http://www.bt.no/nyheter/innenriks/--Som-en-liten-gutt-2542176.html {{citation}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  25. ^ , NO: DN http://www.dn.no/forsiden/politikkSamfunn/article2188184.ece {{citation}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  26. ^ Breivik, Comments (in Norwegian), NO: Document
  27. ^ Breivik, Comments (in English and Web translation), NO: Document{{citation}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  28. ^ Breivik, Comments (in English and web translation), US: Document{{citation}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  29. ^ Katrandjian, Olivia. "Norway Attacks Suspect's Video Tells Conservatives 'Embrace Martyrdom' - ABC News". Abcnews.go.com. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  30. ^ 2083 — A European Declaration of Independence p.8.
  31. ^ Terror suspect posted YouTube video calling followers to 'embrace martyrdom' six hours before attacks, Daily Mail

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