Fridtjof Nansen
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Fridjtof Nansen (1861–1930) was an Arctic explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian. Born in Norway in 1861, Nansen studied zoology at the University of Christiania (now Oslo). ... Google Books
Born: October 10, 1861, Frøen, Oslo
Died: May 13, 1930 (age 68 years), Polhøgda, Fornebu, Norway
Children: Odd Nansen, Irmelin Nansen, Kåre Nansen, and more
Grandchildren: Eigil Nansen, Helge Revold, Siri Jemtland, and more
Grandparents: Hans Leierdahl Nansen and Vendelia Christiane Louise Moller
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