Fridtjof Nansen
Fridtjof Nansen was a pioneering Norwegian explorer, scientist, and diplomat, best known for his Arctic expeditions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the first to cross Greenland on skis and made significant contributions to polar research, becoming a national hero in Norway. His adventures laid the groundwork for future explorations in the Arctic, and he is remembered as a key figure in the history of exploration.
Born on Oct 10, 1861 (163 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 28,754 | $1,400,000 | 861$ |
| Totals | 1 | 46,754,778 | 28,754 | $1,400,000 | 861$ |
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Spain:
Fridtjof Nansen won the Nobel Peace Prize for creating the first passport for refugees.
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Norway:
Fridtjof Nansen initiated the Nansen passport, which allowed over 300,000 survivors to find safety after World War I.
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Venezuela:
Fridtjof Nansen conceived the Nansen Passport in 1922 to help refugees displaced by wars and conflicts.
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Norway:
Fridtjof Nansen is noted as a Norwegian do-gooder in the context of anti-communist dissidents.
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Norway:
Fridtjof Nansen's Institute has concrete proposals on how Norway can strengthen its climate law.
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Norway:
Fridtjof Nansen is known for his polar expeditions, which inspired the name of the current space mission.
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Germany:
Fridtjof Nansen is mentioned as a historical explorer associated with the Fram ship.
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Norway:
Nansen was a Norwegian pioneer with the polar ship Fram.
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Germany:
Fridtjof Nansen is mentioned as a historical explorer associated with the Fram ship.
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United Kingdom:
Fridtjof Nansen was a Danish explorer who crossed Greenland from west to east.
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