Fridtjof Nansen
(1861-1930)

Norwegian polar explorer and diplomat; Nobel Peace Prize laureate (1861-1930) – Fridtjof Nansen was born in Vestre Aker (Urban district in Oslo, Norway) on October 10th, 1861 and died in Polhøgda (Building in Bærum, Akershus, Norway) on May 13th, 1930 at the age of 68. Today Fridtjof Nansen would be 162 years old.

Age

how old was Fridtjof Nansen when he died?

Fridtjof Nansen died in 1930 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 10th, 1861 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Vestre Aker Urban district in Oslo, Norway
Death Date	May 13th, 1930 (Tuesday)
Death place	Polhøgda Building in Bærum, Akershus, Norway
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Fridtjof Nansen

Birthday

When was Fridtjof Nansen born?

Fridtjof Nansen was born on October 10th, 1861.

Death

When did Fridtjof Nansen die?

Fridtjof Nansen died on May 13th, 1930 at the age of 68 in Polhøgda (Building in Bærum, Akershus, Norway). Today Fridtjof Nansen would be 162 years old.