Fridtjof Nansen 1861 - 1930

occupation:
Diplomat, Explorer, Humanitarian, Scientist
Nationality:
Norwegian
born in:
Oslo, Norway

1888 - led the team that first crossed the Greenland interior;

1893-1896 - led the Arctic expedition in the 'Fram', reaching northern latitude 86°14′ in an effort to reach the North Pole;