Who Was Fridtjof Nansen?
Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) was a Norwegian polymath and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate who excelled in exploration, science, diplomacy and humanitarianism, and is widely regarded as the first polar ‘celebrity’.
Despite Nansen’s many talents and international acclaim during his lifetime, today he seems largely forgotten outside Norway. Forgotten Fridtjof seeks to shine a light on Nansen’s extraordinary life, remarkable achievements and enduring legacy.
Forgotten Fridtjof 