Fridtjof Nansen Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Fridtjof Nansen 10/10/1861   -   13/05/1930

Fridtjof Nansen Introduction:

Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian scientist, explorer, humanitarian, and diplomat, best known for winning the ‘Nobel Peace Prize.’

Fridtjof Nansen Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Diplomats
  • Died At Age: 68
  • Sun Sign: Libra
  • Also Known As: Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen
  • Born Country: Norway
  • Born In: Oslo, Norway
  • Famous As: Explorer
  • 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:
    1. Irmelin Nansen
    2. KÃ¥re Nansen
    3. Liv Nansen
    4. Odd Nansen
  • Died On: May 13, 1930
  • Place Of Death: Polhøgda
  • Cause Of Death: Heart Attack
  • City: Oslo, Norway
  • Education: University of Oslo
  • Awards: 1897 - Cullum Geographical Medal 1891 - Patron's Gold Medal
  • Bio: Fridtjof Nansen Was A Norwegian Scientist, Explorer, Humanitarian, And Diplomat, Best Known For Winning The ‘Nobel Peace Prize.’