Fridtjof Nansen
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Summary
Fridtjof Nansen was born in Vestre Aker[1]. He died in Polhøgda[2]. He worked as a zoologist[3], polar explorer[4], diplomat[5], professor[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80,487 views/month, #6,859 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Polhøgda Cemetery[9]
- Father: Baldur Fridtjof Nansen[10]
- Mother: Baronesse Adelaide Johanne Thekla Isidore Wedel Jarlsberg[11]
- Spouse: Eva Nansen[12], Sigrun Munthe[13]
- Child: Odd Nansen[14], Irmelin Revold[15]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[16]
- Occupation: photographer[17], speed skater[18], writer[19], scientific collector[20]
- Field of work: oceanography[21]
- Position held: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees[22], ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom[23], honorary chairperson[24]
- Employer: University Museum of Bergen[25], University of Oslo[26]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[27]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[28], Commander of the Legion of Honour[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[30], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[31], Constantin Medal[32], Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[33], Vega Medal[34], Patron’s Medal[35], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[36], Grand Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[37], Alexander von Humboldt Medal[38], Carl-Ritter-Medal[39], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[40], Cullum Geographical Medal[41]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[42], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[43], Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[44], Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[45], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[46], Russian Academy of Sciences[47], Paneuropean Union[48], American Philosophical Society[49], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[50]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[51], humanitarianism[52]
- Sex or gender: male[53]
- Member of political party: Free-minded Liberal Party[54], Fatherland League[55]
- Commons category: Fridtjof Nansen[56]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[57]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[58]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Fridtjof Nansen include Nansen passport[59]; Nansen bottle[60]; Nansen International Office for Refugees[61], an organization[62], founded in 1930[63]; HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen[64], a frigate[65], in Norway[66]; Nansen Ice Sheet[67], an ice shelf[68]; Nansen Basin[69], an oceanic basin[70]; Nansen Refugee Award[71], an award[72], in Switzerland[73], founded in 1954[74]; and Mount Nansen[75], a mountain[76].
Why It Matters
Fridtjof Nansen has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
Entities named for him include Nansen passport[59]; Nansen bottle[60]; Nansen International Office for Refugees[61], an organization[62], founded in 1930[63]; HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen[64], a frigate[65], in Norway[66]; Nansen Ice Sheet[67], an ice shelf[68]; and Nansen Basin[69], an oceanic basin[70].
FAQs
Where was Fridtjof Nansen born?
Fridtjof Nansen's place of birth was Vestre Aker[1].
Where did Fridtjof Nansen die?
Fridtjof Nansen died in Polhøgda[2].
Who were Fridtjof Nansen's parents?
Fridtjof Nansen's father was Baldur Fridtjof Nansen[10]. Fridtjof Nansen's mother was Baronesse Adelaide Johanne Thekla Isidore Wedel Jarlsberg[11].
Who was Fridtjof Nansen married to?
Fridtjof Nansen's spouses include Eva Nansen[12] and Sigrun Munthe[13].
What did Fridtjof Nansen do for work?
Fridtjof Nansen worked as a zoologist[3], polar explorer[4], diplomat[5], professor[6], and politician[7].
Where did Fridtjof Nansen go to school?
Fridtjof Nansen was educated at University of Oslo[27].
What awards did Fridtjof Nansen receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[28], Commander of the Legion of Honour[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[30], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[31].