Fridtjof Nansen
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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 (423 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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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[28].
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[29], in Norway[30], founded in 1825[31] and University of Oslo[24], a public university[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1811[34], headquartered in Blindern[35]. Positions held include United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees[20], a position[36]; ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom[21], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1942[39]; and honorary chairperson[22], an honorary position[40].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize[26], a peace award[41], in Norway[42]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[27]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[43]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[44]; Constantin Medal[45]; and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[46].
Personal Life
Spouses include Eva Nansen[13], a skier[47], 1858–1907[48], of Norway[49] and Sigrun Munthe[14], a handicrafter[50], 1869–1957[51], of Norway[52]. Children include Odd Nansen[15], an architect[53], 1901–1973[54], of Norway[55], awarded the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[56] and Irmelin Revold[16], a painter[57], 1900–1977[58], of Norway[59]. Religious affiliations include atheism[60], a world view[61] and humanitarianism[62], a world view[63]. Political affiliations include Free-minded Liberal Party[64], a political party[65], in Norway[66], founded in 1909[67] and Fatherland League[68], a political party[69], in Norway[70], founded in 1925[71].
Death and Burial
Fridtjof Nansen died in Polhøgda[3]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[72]. He is buried at Polhøgda Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Fridtjof Nansen include Nansen passport[73]; HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen[74], a frigate[75], in Norway[76]; Nansen Basin[77], an oceanic basin[78]; Nansen bottle[79]; Mount Nansen[80], a mountain[81]; Nansen Ice Sheet[82], an ice shelf[83]; Nansen Island[84], an island[85]; and Fridtjof Nansen Institute[86].
Why It Matters
Fridtjof Nansen ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (423 views/month, #6,859 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[87] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[88]
Entities named for him include Nansen passport[73]; HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen[74], a frigate[75], in Norway[76]; Nansen Basin[77], an oceanic basin[78]; Nansen bottle[79]; Mount Nansen[80], a mountain[81]; and Nansen Ice Sheet[82], an ice shelf[83].
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[43], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[44].