Nansen Close-Up

Fridtjof Nansen - Norwegian Explorer Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen was a Norwegian polymath and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He gained prominence at various points in his life as an explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian. He led the team that made the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888, traversing the island on cross-country skis. Born: October 10, 1861, Oslo, Norway Died: May 13, 1930, Polhøgda Children: Odd Nansen, Kåre Nansen, Liv Nansen, Irmelin Nansen Spouse: Sigrun Munthe (m. 1909–1930), Eva Nansen (m. 1889–1907) Born: October 10, 1861, Oslo, Norway Died: May 13, 1930, Polhøgda Children: Odd Nansen, Kåre Nansen, Liv Nansen, Irmelin Nansen Spouse: Sigrun Munthe (m. 1909–1930), Eva Nansen (m. 1889–1907)