List of Famous people named Fridtjof

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Fridtjof Nansen

Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen
First Name Fridtjof
Born on October 10, 1861
Died on May 13, 1930 (aged 68)

Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen was a Norwegian polymath and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He gained prominence at various points in his life as an explorer, scientist, diplomat and humanitarian. He led the team that made the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888, traversing the island on cross-country skis. He won international fame after reaching a record northern latitude of 86°14′ during his Fram expedition of 1893–1896. Although he retired from exploration after his return to Norway, his techniques of polar travel and his innovations in equipment and clothing influenced a generation of subsequent Arctic and Antarctic expeditions.

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Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl

First Name Fridtjof
Born on October 15, 1885
Died on June 21, 1959 (aged 73)
Born in Norway

Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl was a Norwegian pianist, composer and music teacher.

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