Nan·sen (n n s n, nän-), Fridtjof 1861-1930. Norwegian explorer, zoologist, and politician who led an Arctic expedition (1893-1896) and directed the League of Nations relief programs for refugees of World War I. He won the 1922 Nobel Peace Prize. |
Nansen [ˈnænsən]
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(Biographies / Nansen, Fridtjof (1861-1930) M, Norwegian, TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer, POLITICS: statesman, SCIENCE: scientist) Fridtjof (ˈfridjɔf). 1861-1930, Norwegian arctic explorer, statesman, and scientist. He crossed Greenland (1888-89) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1893-96), attaining a record 86° 14′ N (1895). He was the League of Nations' high commissioner for refugees (1920-22): Nobel peace prize 1922
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| Noun | 1. |  Nansen - Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930) |
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