Fridtjof Nansen
Norwegian polar explorer (1861–1930)
Fridtjof Nansen was born on October 10, 1861 in Vestre Aker and died on May 13, 1930 in Polhøgda, aged 68. Recorded occupations: zoologist, polar explorer, diplomat, professor, politician and photographer. Country of citizenship: Norway. Positions held include United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom and honorary presidency. Fields of work: oceanography. Educated at University of Oslo. Honours include Nobel Peace Prize, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Constantin Medal and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy. Member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters.
- Born
- October 10, 1861 · Vestre Aker
- Died
- May 13, 1930 · Polhøgda
- Age at death
- 68
- Citizenship
- Norway
- Occupations
- zoologist, polar explorer, diplomat, professor, politician, photographer
- Positions held
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom, honorary presidency
- Education
- University of Oslo
- Honours
- Nobel Peace Prize, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Constantin Medal, Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
- Wikipedia editions
- 89 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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