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Fridtjof Nansen

Fridtjof Nansen

The Nobel Peace Prize 1922

Zoologist – Neuroscientist, Polar Explorer, Oceanographer, Humanitarian. ‘Nansen Passports’ for stateless refugees. Despite Russia then being suspect in Western nations, relief for 7,000,000 to 22,000,000 Russians dying of famine.

Ministered to refugees – methods became classic: custodial care, repatriation, rehabilitation, resettlement, emigration, integration.

Love of mankind is politics in practice.

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FridtjofNansen: Neuro-anatomical Discoveries, Arctic Explorations, and Humanitarian Deeds, Paraplegia, Abrahatn Ohry, M.D.t and Karin Ohry-Kossoy, M.A. 25 (1987) 27-31, © 1987 International Medical Society of Paraplegia

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) by L F Haas. Neurological stamp. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2003;74:515 doi:10.1136/jnnp.74.4.515

The Arctic: Exploration Timeline, Polar Discovery.

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unhcrFridtjof Nansen – A man of action and vision – UNHCR Central Europe Uploaded on Oct 10, 2011 4:33

tailtellersFridtjof Nansen – A great man – The Tale Tellers Uploaded on Mar 21, 2011 2:53

civilnetFridtjof Nansen: An Advocate for Armenian Refugees – Civilnet TV Published on Mar 31, 2015 5:51

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