Fridtjof Nansen died
Happened: 1930-05-13
Description
Nansen died of a heart attack, at home, on 13 May 1930. He was given a non-religious state funeral before cremation, after which his ashes were laid under a tree at Polhøgda. Nansen's daughter Liv recorded that there were no speeches, just music: Schubert's Death and the Maiden, which Eva used to sing. Among the many tributes paid to him subsequently was that of Lord Robert Cecil, a fellow League of Nations delegate, who spoke of the range of Nansen's work, done with no regard for his own interests or health: "Every good cause had his support. He was a fearless peacemaker, a friend of justice, an advocate always for the weak and suffering."
Publications
| Title | Publication Date | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridtjof Nansen (webpage from Wikipedia) | A detailed (and starred) article about Nansen | Link |
Participants
| Name | Date of Birth | Date of Death | Short Biography |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridtjof Nansen | 1861 | 1930 | a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate |
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