Nansen
[nan-suh n; Norwegian nahn-suh n]
- Fridt·jof [frit-yof] /ˈfrɪt yɒf/, 1861–1930, Norwegian arctic explorer, zoologist, and statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1922.
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At Nansen Elementary School, music has been removed from the curriculum and Arabic lessons made compulsory.
Compared with Nansen, astronauts would be quite connected to home, even with a 20-minute communication delay.
Historical Examples
"Then we will begin our preparations to-morrow," said Nansen.
From Pole to PoleSven Anders Hedin
Nansen often made long excursions in front to see where the ice was best.
From Pole to PoleSven Anders Hedin
Nansen, who is usually extremely fair, has now jet-black hair.
From Pole to PoleSven Anders Hedin
This journey of Nansen's is a unique feat in the history of Polar travels.
From Pole to PoleSven Anders Hedin
"High festival in honour of the 80th degree," writes Nansen.
A Book of DiscoveryMargaret Bertha (M. B.) Synge
Nansen
- Fridtjof (ˈfridjɔf). 1861–1930, Norwegian arctic explorer, statesman, and scientist. He crossed Greenland (1888–89) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1893–96), attaining a record 86° 14′ N (1895). He was the League of Nations' high commissioner for refugees (1920–22): Nobel peace prize 1922
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