Person Open DS/UK/6045 Nansen; Fridtjof (1861-1930); Norwegian explorer, Nobel Prize Winner Nansen Fridtjof 1861-1930 Norwegian explorer, Nobel Prize Winner Male

Fridtjof Nansen was born in Norway on 10 October 1861, and grew up in Froen on the outskirts of Christiania (now Oslo). He became famous in the 1880s and 90s for his exploration of the Arctic, which he described in many books which he often illustrated himself. In addition to his polar exploration he was a scientist, diplomat, humanist, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 5/30/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 f0026968-04bd-4b90-9d06-706b537c4de0