1861–1930
Fridtjof Nansen
Norwegian polar explorer
68years old at death
25,051days lived
47%of the people on this site died younger
Fridtjof Nansen was born on 10 October 1861 and died on 13 May 1930, aged 68 years and 215 days. That is 25,051 days in all.
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- Henry CavendishEnglish natural philosopher, and scientist · 1731–181078 yrs
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