Birthday: October 10, 1861 (Libra)
Born In: Oslo, Norway
Birthday: October 10, 1861 (Libra)
Born In: Oslo, Norway
Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian scientist, explorer, humanitarian, and diplomat, best known for winning the ‘Nobel Peace Prize.’ Born and raised in Christiania, Norway, Fridtjof was extremely adventurous as a kid. He was not too interested in academics and spent most of his time playing sports or engaging in activities such as expeditions into the forests. Hence, he had developed self-reliance early in his life. Following his high-school graduation, he joined the ‘Royal Frederick University’ to study zoology. Soon after graduating college, he began working as a curator at the ‘University Museum of Bergen.’ He started his research on the central nervous system of lower marine creatures. He also crossed Greenland in October 1888. He later embarked on many scientific expeditions into the North Atlantic Ocean, having shifted his focus to oceanography. In 1906, began his tenure as a representative for Norway in London and became an important factor in Norway attaining its freedom from Sweden. He worked for the ‘League of Nations’ during the final years of his life and focused on solving the refugee crisis after the World War I. In 1922, he was honored with a ‘Nobel Peace Prize’ for his work toward helping the displaced victims of World War I.
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Also Known As: Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen
Died At Age: 68
Spouse/Ex-: Sigrun Munthe (m. 1909), Eva Nansen (m. 1889–1907)
father: Baldur Fridtjof Nansen
mother: Adelaide Johanne Thekla Isidore Bølling Wedel-Jarlsberg
siblings: Alexander Christinius, Alexsander Nansen, Emil Thedor Bølling, Hans M. Nansen, Hedvig Karen Ida Bølling, Leopold N. E. Bølling, Sigrid Louise Bølling
children: Irmelin Nansen, Kåre Nansen, Liv Nansen, Odd Nansen
Born Country: Norway
place of death: Polhøgda, Norway
Ancestry: Danish Norwegian
Notable Alumni: Royal Frederick University
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
City: Oslo, Norway
education: Royal Frederick University
awards: 1897 - Cullum Geographical Medal
1891 - Patron's Gold Medal
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