Nansen Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: Human Rights, Humanitarian Aid, Disaster Relief
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, Scandinavian History
- Geographical Location: Norway, Scandinavia
- Date: December 10, 1922
Article abstract: Fridtjof Nansen won the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, including arranging prisoner-of-war repatriation after World War I and assisting famine victims and refugees in the early 1920’s.
Summary of Event
On December 10, 1922, Fridtjof Nansen was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his completed humanitarian work, including organizing prisoner-of-war repatriation and aiding victims of the Russian famine. At the time of the award, Nansen held the post of League of Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. In this role, Nansen is...
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