nansen (Meaning)
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nansen (n)
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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nansen Sentence Examples
- Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, and humanitarian.
- Nansen led the first expedition to cross the Greenland ice cap.
- He also led the Fram expedition, which was the first to attempt to reach the North Pole by ship.
- Nansen invented the Nansen sled, which is still used today by polar explorers.
- He was the first person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1907 for his work on behalf of refugees.
- Nansen was also a diplomat and served as the first High Commissioner for Refugees.
- The Nansen passport was created by Nansen to provide refugees with a form of identification.
- Nansen's legacy continues through the Nansen Refugee Award, which is presented annually to individuals or organizations working to help refugees.
- The Nansen International Office for Refugees was established in 1930 to continue Nansen's work.
- Nansen's Arctic explorations and humanitarian achievements continue to inspire generations of explorers and humanitarians.
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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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Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, and humanitarian.
Nansen led the first expedition to cross the Greenland ice cap.
He also led the Fram expedition, which was the first to attempt to reach the North Pole by ship.
Nansen invented the Nansen sled, which is still used today by polar explorers.
