Monica de Wichfeld was born in England, grew up in Ireland, and lived in many European cities before her involvement in the Danish Resistance Movement. She was in command of the resistance groups on the islands of Lolland and Falster which are the islands south of Zealand where Copenhagen lies (Sutherland).
Monica married Jorgen de Wichfeld, thus she became a Danish citizen (Sutherland 30). Even before her involvement with the Danish Resistance, she was known to be pro-Allies. She began her involvement in the resistance by raising money for the underground press (Sutherland 124). Her involvement rapidly spread until she was betrayed by a fellow resistance fighter captured by the Gestapo (Sutherland Chapter 8). Monica never broke under the Gestapo pressure and was condemned to die in May 1944. Her death sentence put Denmark and many other countries in an up roar. She was the first woman condemned to death in Denmark in many centuries. She was granted a reprieve and sent to life in prison in Germany. She died in Waldheim where her health and age gave out (Sutherland 195-219).
Monica's daughter Varinka helped Monica with her work until Monica sent her to Copenhagen with a message for Flemming Muus.
Collage of Resistance Leaders.
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