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Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian polar explorer. Born on 10 October 1861 in Vestre Aker, Nansen died on 13 May 1930 in Polhøgda at the age of 68.
Positions held include ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom (1906–1908), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (1922–1927) and honorary presidency. Nansen studied at University of Oslo. Honours include Vega Medal, Carl-Ritter-Medal and Knight of the Order of St. Olav, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 113 languages, Fridtjof Nansen is No. 1,105 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 10 October 1861, Vestre Aker
- Died
- 13 May 1930, Polhøgda (aged 68)
- Country
- Norway
- Known as
- Zoologist, polar explorer, diplomat
- Field
- Science
- Party
- Free-minded Liberal Party, Fatherland League
- Education
- University of Oslo
- Languages
- Norwegian
- Children
- 5
- Wikipedia editions
- 113
Did you know
Was 45 when first ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom (1906).
Lived to 68.
Shares a birthday with Giuseppe Verdi and Ivo Andrić.
One of 3 people in the Index born in Vestre Aker, with Christian Krohg.
Has a Wikipedia article in 113 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1906–1908Ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom
- 1922–1927United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- —Honorary presidency
Connections
- FatherBaldur Fridtjof Nansen
- MotherBaronesse Adelaide Johanne Thekla Isidore Wedel Jarlsberg
- SpouseEva Nansen
- SpouseSigrun Munthe
- SiblingAlexander Nansen
- SiblingSigrid Bølling
- ChildOdd Nansen
- ChildIrmelin Revold
Honours and works
Awards
- Vega Medal1889
- Carl-Ritter-Medal1889
- Knight of the Order of St. Olav1889
- Constantin Medal1891
- Patron’s Medal1891
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav1896
- Alexander von Humboldt Medal1897
- Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations1897
- Cullum Geographical Medal1897
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh1897
- Nobel Peace Prize1922
- Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav1925
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
- Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
- Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
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