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Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen (10 October 1861 – 13 May 1930) 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. He won international fame after reaching a record northern latitude of 86°14′ during his Fram expedition of 1893–1896. Although he retired from exploration after his return to Norway, his techniques of polar travel and his innovations in equipment and clothing influenced a generation of subsequent Arctic and Antarctic expeditions.

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Born	Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen 10 October 1861 Store-Frøen, Christiania, Norway
Died	13 May 1930 (aged 68) Polhogda, Lysaker, Norway
Zodiac	Libra
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Eva Sars 1858-1907 Opera singer · m. 1889 info edit

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Odd Nansen info 1st child with Eva Sars Male b. 6 Dec 1901 d. 27 Jun 1973 Age: 71 (at death) 1901-1973 Norwegian architect, author, and humanitarian

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Eigil Nansen · Grandson · 1931-2017 · Norwegian human rights activist edit info

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