Named in honor of the Norwegian Arctic explorer Fridtjov Nansen (1861–1930). With his ship “Fram” he explored the vicinity of the North Pole (1893–1896). Nansen is also known as statesman who, in 1922, received the Nobel Peace Prize. (H 84) _ _.
Avastatud: 2-4-1916 Avastamiskoht: Simeis Avastajad: Beljavskij, S.