Fridtjof Nansen
- January 10, 2024
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Fridtjof Nansen Biography
| Name | Fridtjof Nansen |
| Birthday | Oct 10 |
| Birth Year | 1861 |
| Place Of Birth | Oslo |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Siblings | Alexsander Nansen, Alexander Christinius, MORE |
| Spouse | Sigrun Munthe , Eva Nansen |
| Children(s) | Odd Nansen, Liv Nansen, Irmelin Nansen, Kåre Nansen |
Fridtjof Nansen is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on October 10, 1861 in Oslo, Norway. Explorer who has led four Arctic expeditions. He also won the Nobel Prize for Peace for helping people affected by conflict.
Helge Ingstad was a different famous Norwegian Explorer.
He learned his ethic and sense of duty from his father as well as his love for the outdoors from his mom.
Fridtjof Nansen Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Explorer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Fridtjof Nansen is one of the richest Explorer from Norway. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fridtjof Nansen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He pursued zoology with the hope that it would enable him to work in the outdoors.
Not only did he write books on his travels, but also managed to fight to ensure Norway’s independence.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Fridtjof Nansen Dating?
According to our records, Fridtjof Nansen married to Sigrun Munthe , Eva Nansen. As of December 1, 2023, Fridtjof Nansen’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Fridtjof Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Norway. Fridtjof Nansen celebrates birthday on October 10 of every year.
What did Fridtjof Nansen discover?
It was a plan that worked. Nansen had become the first person to cross Greenland’s ice cap. His observations on this trip demonstrated that continental glaciers are thick and heavy enough to depress the Earth’s crust beneath their weight.
What happened Fridtjof Nansen?
Nansen died on May 13, 1930 , and was buried on May 17, Norway’s Constitution Day.
Did Fridtjof Nansen reach the North Pole?
They did not reach it , but they achieved a record Farthest North latitude of 86°13.6′N before a long retreat over ice and water to reach safety in Franz Josef Land.
Did Fridtjof Nansen get a Nobel Peace Prize?
In 1922 Nansen was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace ; he used the prize money for the furtherance of international relief work. The Nansen International Office for Refugees won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1938.
Who first reached North Pole?
And here was the American explorer Robert E. Peary sending word from Indian Harbour, Labrador, that he had reached the pole in April 1909, one hundred years ago this month. The Times story alone would have been astounding. But it wasn’t alone.