1. Nansen - Noun
2. Nansen - Proper noun
Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930)
Source: WordNetAmong the initiatives he introduced was the " Nansen passport " for stateless persons, a certificate recognised by more than 50 countries. Source: Internet
At one point Nansen seriously considered leading a South Pole expedition himself, and asked Colin Archer to design two ships. Source: Internet
Awards Since 1954, the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award has been annually awarded to a person or an organization in recognition of outstanding service to the cause of refugees, displaced or stateless people. Source: Internet
A workable plan, Nansen said, would require a small, strong and manoeuvrable ship capable of carrying fuel and provisions for twelve men for five years. Source: Internet
Berton, p. 492 Nansen (1897), Vol. I pp. 47–48 However, after an impassioned speech Nansen secured the support of the Norwegian parliament, which voted him a grant. Source: Internet
Distressed, Baldur Nansen sold the Store Frøen property and moved with his two sons to Christiania. Source: Internet