Fridtjof nansen biography of abraham lincoln

Norwegian polar explorer. Nobel Peace Prize 1922 Date of Birth: 10.10.1861 Country: Norway

Content:

1. Early Life and Arctic Exploration
2. University and First Arctic Expedition
3. The Greenland Crossing
4. Studying the Inuit
5. The Fram Expedition to the North Pole
6. Near the Pole and Overwintering
7. Oceanography and International Diplomacy
8. International Diplomacy
9. Humanitarian Work and the Nobel Prize
10. Russian Refugee Crisis
11. The Russian Famine of 1921
12. Nobel Peace Prize and Legacy

Early Life and Arctic Exploration

Birth and Childhood

Fridtjof Nansen, a renowned Norwegian polar explorer, was born in Christiania (now Oslo) in 1861.

His father, a lawyer, instilled discipline but encouraged outdoor activities and nature exploration. Nansen's mother, an avid hiker, fostered his love for nature. As a child, he spent countless hours in the forested hills, camping and hunting with his brother.

University and First Arctic Expedition

In 1880, Nansen enrolled at