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Fridtjof Nansen

(1861–1930) Zoologist Norway

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Fridtjof Nansen was a zoologist from Norway, best known for Fram over Polhavet.

Quick Facts About Fridtjof Nansen

Born
October 10, 1861
Died
May 13, 1930
Nationality
Norway
Profession
Zoologist
Notable works
Fram over Polhavet
Spouse
Sigrun Munthe

About Fridtjof Nansen

Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen was a Norwegian polymath and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He gained prominence at various points in his life as an explorer, a scientist, a diplomat, a humanitarian, and the co-founder of the Fatherland League.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Nobel Peace Prize Cullum Geographical Medal Order of Saint Michael Medal of Merit Vega Medal Constantin Medal Commander of the Legion of Honour Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
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Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav Knight of the Order of St. Olav Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations Alexander von Humboldt Medal Carl-Ritter-Medal Patron’s Medal Grand Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

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