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Fridtjof Nansen

Norwegian polar explorer and diplomat; nobel peace prize laureate (1861-1930).

Born October 10th, 1861 in Vestre Aker. [ref]

Died May 13th, 1930 at 68 years old in Polhøgda (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
diplomat, photographer, polar explorer, politician, professor, speed skater, writer, zoologist
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