Fridtjof Nansen 1890 Brought To Life historyscoop

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Portrait photograph of Fridtjof Nansen in 1890 by Henry Van der Weyde, enhanced, colorized and brought to life. • Fridtjof Nansen (10 October 1861 - 13 May 1930, aged 68) was a prominent Norwegian polymath and Nobel Peace Prize laureate known for his diverse accomplishments. He gained recognition as an explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian. Notably, he led the groundbreaking 1888 expedition that achieved the first crossing of Greenland's interior, and his 1893-1896 Fram expedition reached a record northern latitude of 86°14'. Nansen's pioneering techniques in polar travel and equipment innovations influenced subsequent Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. Initially a zoologist with a doctorate in marine creatures' nervous systems, he later contributed to oceanography and modern oceanographic equipment. He played a pivotal role in Norway's independence from Sweden and served as a diplomat in London, helping negotiate the Integrity Treaty securing Norway's sovereignty. In his later years, Nansen focused on humanitarian efforts, becoming the League of Nations' High Commissioner for Refugees in 1921. He introduced the Nansen passport for stateless individuals, which was recognized by over 50 countries. Nansen's dedication to refugee advocacy continued until his death in 1930. The League established the Nansen International Office for Refugees, which received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1938. His name is commemorated in various geographical features, especially in polar regions. • #history #broughttolife #shortbiographies #borntoday #historicalfigures #explorer #nobelprize #norwegian

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