Fridtjof Nansen
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Who was Fridtjof Nansen?
Norwegian polar explorer, scientist, and diplomat who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his humanitarian work with refugees.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Fridtjof Nansen (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Peace | 1922 | for his leading role in the repatriation of prisoners of war, in international relief work and as the League of Nations' High Commissioner for refugees |
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