Fridtjof Nansen

Summary

Fridtjof Nansen is a human^[1]. Born in Vestre Aker^[2], he… he died in Polhøgda^[3]. He worked as a zoologist^[4], polar explorer^[5], diplomat^[6], professor^[7], and politician^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,853 views/month, #6,859 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Fridtjof Nansen's place of birth was Vestre Aker^[2].
• Fridtjof Nansen died in Polhøgda^[3].
• Burial took place at Polhøgda Cemetery^[10].
• Fridtjof Nansen's father was Baldur Fridtjof Nansen^[11].
• Fridtjof Nansen's mother was Baronesse Adelaide Johanne Thekla Isidore Wedel Jarlsberg^[12].
• Fridtjof Nansen was married to Eva Nansen^[13].
• Among Fridtjof Nansen's spouses was Sigrun Munthe^[14].
• A child of Fridtjof Nansen was Odd Nansen^[15].
• A child of Fridtjof Nansen was Irmelin Revold^[16].
• Fridtjof Nansen held citizenship in Norway^[17].
• Fridtjof Nansen's professions included zoologist^[4].
• Fridtjof Nansen worked as a polar explorer^[5].
• Fridtjof Nansen's professions included diplomat^[6].
• Fridtjof Nansen worked as a professor^[7].
• Fridtjof Nansen worked as a politician^[8].
• Fridtjof Nansen worked as a photographer^[18].
• Fridtjof Nansen's field of work was oceanography^[19].
• Fridtjof Nansen held the position of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees^[20].
• Fridtjof Nansen held the position of ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom^[21].
• Fridtjof Nansen held the position of honorary chairperson^[22].
• Fridtjof Nansen was employed by University Museum of Bergen^[23].
• Among Fridtjof Nansen's employers was University of Oslo^[24].
• Fridtjof Nansen was educated at University of Oslo^[25].
• Fridtjof Nansen received the Nobel Peace Prize^[26].
• Fridtjof Nansen received the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[27].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: NO^[29]

• Began / founded: 1861-10-10^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1930-05-13^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 860ad66d-c58f-4334-b8c1-d1fac9aed350^[32]

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Origins and Family

Fridtjof Nansen's place of birth was Vestre Aker^[2]. His father was Baldur Fridtjof Nansen^[11]. His mother was Baronesse Adelaide Johanne Thekla Isidore Wedel Jarlsberg^[12].

Education

Fridtjof Nansen was educated at University of Oslo^[25]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist^[4], polar explorer^[5], diplomat^[6], professor^[7], politician^[8], and photographer^[18]. Fridtjof Nansen's field of work was oceanography^[19]. Employers include University Museum of Bergen^[23], a university museum^[34], in Norway^[35], founded in 1825^[36] and University of Oslo^[24], a public university^[37], in Norway^[38], founded in 1811^[39], headquartered in Blindern^[40]. Positions held include United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees^[20], a position^[41]; ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom^[21], a position^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1942^[44]; and honorary chairperson^[22], an honorary position^[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize^[26], a peace award^[46]; Commander of the Legion of Honour^[27], a grade of an order^[47], in France^[48]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[49]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog^[50]; Constantin Medal^[51]; and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy^[52].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eva Nansen^[13], a skier^[53], 1858–1907^[54], of Norway^[55] and Sigrun Munthe^[14], a handicrafter^[56], 1869–1957^[57], of Norway^[58]. Children include Odd Nansen^[15], an architect^[59], 1901–1973^[60], of Norway^[61], awarded the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[62] and Irmelin Revold^[16], a painter^[63], 1900–1977^[64], of Norway^[65]. Religious affiliations include atheism^[66], a world view^[67] and humanitarianism^[68], a world view^[69]. Fridtjof Nansen was affiliated with the Free-minded Liberal Party^[70].

Death and Burial

Fridtjof Nansen died in Polhøgda^[3]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[71]. Burial took place at Polhøgda Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Fridtjof Nansen include Nansen passport^[72]; HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen^[73], a frigate^[74], in Norway^[75]; Nansen Basin^[76], an oceanic basin^[77]; Nansen bottle^[78]; Nansen International Office for Refugees^[79], an organization^[80], founded in 1930^[81]; Nansen Refugee Award^[82], an award^[83], founded in 1954^[84]; Nansen Ice Sheet^[85], an ice shelf^[86]; and Fridtjof Nansen Institute^[87], an institute^[88], in Norway^[89], founded in 1959^[90], headquartered in Polhøgda^[91].

Why It Matters

Fridtjof Nansen ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,853 views/month, #6,859 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[92] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[93]

Entities named for him include Nansen passport^[72]; HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen^[73], a frigate^[74], in Norway^[75]; Nansen Basin^[76], an oceanic basin^[77]; Nansen bottle^[78]; Nansen International Office for Refugees^[79], an organization^[80], founded in 1930^[81]; and Nansen Refugee Award^[82], an award^[83], founded in 1954^[84].

FAQs

Where was Fridtjof Nansen born?

Fridtjof Nansen's place of birth was Vestre Aker^[2].

Where did Fridtjof Nansen die?

Fridtjof Nansen passed away in Polhøgda^[3].

Who were Fridtjof Nansen's parents?

Fridtjof Nansen's father was Baldur Fridtjof Nansen^[11]. Fridtjof Nansen's mother was Baronesse Adelaide Johanne Thekla Isidore Wedel Jarlsberg^[12].

Who was Fridtjof Nansen married to?

Fridtjof Nansen's spouses include Eva Nansen^[13] and Sigrun Munthe^[14].

What did Fridtjof Nansen do for work?

Fridtjof Nansen worked as zoologist^[4], polar explorer^[5], diplomat^[6], professor^[7], and politician^[8].

Where did Fridtjof Nansen go to school?

Fridtjof Nansen was educated at University of Oslo^[25].

What awards did Fridtjof Nansen receive?

Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize^[26], Commander of the Legion of Honour^[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[49], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog^[50].