What was Fridtjof Nansen's birthdate?
July 5, 1860
October 10, 1861
June 14, 1862
September 12, 1859
Answer
Born on October 10, 1861, Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian explorer, scientist, humanitarian, and diplomat, made significant contributions across multiple fields. He is best known for his polar explorations, including his crossing of the Greenland ice cap in 1888 and his attempt to reach the North Pole in 1893-1896, during which he achieved a record northern latitude.
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