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Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian Explorer

Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen (October 10,1861 - May 13, 1930) was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian. He made many scientific cruises and contributed to the development of modern oceanographic equipment. He won international fame after reaching a record northern latitude of 86°14' during his North Pole expedition of 1893-96. His techniques of polar travel and his innovations in equipment and clothing influenced a generation of Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. No photographer credited, undated (cropped and cleaned).

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Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian Explorer

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Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen (October 10,1861 - May 13, 1930) was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian. He made many scientific cruises and contributed to the development of modern oceanographic equipment. He won international fame after reaching a record northern latitude of 86°14' during his North Pole expedition of 1893-96. His techniques of polar travel and his innovations in equipment and clothing influenced a generation of Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. No photographer credited, undated (cropped and cleaned).

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19TH CENTURY • ARCTIC • BW • CELEBRITIES • CELEBRITY • DISCOVERER • EXPLORATION • EXPLORER • FAMOUS • FRIDTJOF NANSEN • HISTORY • MAN • MEN • NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATE • NOBEL PRIZE • NORTH POLE • NORWEGIAN • PERSONALITY • PHOTO • RESEARCHER (MALE) • RESEARCHER