Fridtjof Nansen

Nobel Prize in Peace 1922

“for his leading role in the repatriation of prisoners of war, in international relief work and as the League of Nations' High Commissioner for refugees”

Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his leading role in the repatriation of prisoners of war, in international relief work, and as the League of Nations' High Commissioner for refugees.