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Jonas Rein Jonas Rein 1760 - 1821 Priest and poet
Henry Asbjorn Larsen Henry Asbjorn Larsen 1899 - 1964 Arctic explorer and RCMP officer
Mette Lange-Nielsen Mette Lange-Nielsen 1929 - 1981 Actress and costume designer
Fridtjof Nansen Fridtjof Nansen 1861 - 1930 Polar explorer and oceanographer
Tormod Kristoffer Hustad Tormod Kristoffer Hustad 1889 - 1973 Minister of agriculture and labour
Ivar Aasen Ivar Aasen 1813 - 1896 Creator of Nynorsk
Carl Hogset Carl Hogset 1941 - 2021 Lecturer, singer and choral conductor
Aud Schonemann Aud Schonemann 1922 - 2006 Comedienne
Sigurd Ibsen Sigurd Ibsen 1859 - 1930 Prime minister of Norway in Stockholm
Baltazar Nicolai Garben Baltazar Nicolai Garben 1794 - 1867 Architect, engineer, general, and minister
Johan Bojer Johan Bojer 1872 - 1959 Novelist and dramatist
Jens Bjorneboe Jens Bjorneboe 1920 - 1976 Author, painter, Waldorf school teacher
Jens Zetlitz Monrad Kielland Jens Zetlitz Monrad Kielland 1866 - 1926 Architect and professor of building art
Aasmund Olavsson Vinje Aasmund Olavsson Vinje 1818 - 1870 Poet and journalist
Henrik Anker Bjerregaard Henrik Anker Bjerregaard 1792 - 1842 Poet and judge
Gunhild Emanuelsen Gunhild Emanuelsen 1914 - 2006 Trade unionist and politician
Egil Monn-Iversen Egil Monn-Iversen 1928 - 2017 Composer, conductor, arranger, film producer
Cora Sandel Cora Sandel 1880 - 1974 Author of the Alberta Trilogy
Lona Gyldenkrone Lona Gyldenkrone 1848 - 1934 Opera singer
Hallvard Devold Hallvard Devold 1898 - 1957 Arctic explorer, trapper and meteorologist
Ola Isene Ola Isene 1898 - 1973 Opera singer and actor
Sverre Fehn Sverre Fehn 1924 - 2009 Modernist architect
Johan Svendsen Johan Svendsen 1840 - 1911 Composer, conductor, violinist
Johan Nygaardsvold Johan Nygaardsvold 1879 - 1952 Prime minister of Norway
Gunnar Heiberg Gunnar Heiberg 1857 - 1929 Playwright and poet
Dorothe Engelbretsdatter Dorothe Engelbretsdatter 1634 - 1716 Poet and hymn writer
Geirr Tveitt Geirr Tveitt 1908 - 1981 Classical composer and pianist
Betzy Akersloot-Berg Betzy Akersloot-Berg 1850 - 1922 Seascape and landscape painter
John Ugelstad John Ugelstad 1921 - 1997 Chemical engineer and inventor
Lilla Hansen Lilla Hansen 1872 - 1962 Architect
Olaf Nordhagen Olaf Nordhagen 1883 - 1925 Restoration of Nidaros Cathedral
Vilhelm Krag Vilhelm Krag 1871 - 1933 Writer and poet
Sigval Bergesen d.y. Sigval Bergesen d.y. 1893 - 1980 Shipowner and founder of Bergesen d.y. ASA
Sigmund Ruud Sigmund Ruud 1907 - 1994 Ski jumper
Viggo Brun Viggo Brun 1885 - 1978 Mathematics professor
Holger Sinding-Larsen Holger Sinding-Larsen 1869 - 1938 Architect and town planner
Ole Bull Ole Bull 1810 - 1880 Violinist and composer
Herman Severin Lovenskiold Herman Severin Lovenskiold 1815 - 1870 Composer of La Sylphide ballet
Kjell Lund Kjell Lund 1927 - 2013 Architect, songwriter and singer
Thor Heyerdahl Thor Heyerdahl 1914 - 2002 Kon-Tiki expedition
Henny Murer Henny Murer 1925 - 1997 Dancer and choreographer
Lalla Carlsen Lalla Carlsen 1889 - 1967 Revue artist
Sven Elvestad Sven Elvestad 1884 - 1934 Writer of detective stories
David Knudsen David Knudsen 1875 - 1952 Actor
Jahn Teigen Jahn Teigen 1949 - 2020 Singer, musician and comedian
Christian Norberg-Schulz Christian Norberg-Schulz 1926 - 2000 Architectural historian and phenomenologist
Edvard Grieg Edvard Grieg 1843 - 1907 Composer and pianist
Hans Erik Dyvik Husby Hans Erik Dyvik Husby 1972 - 2021 Lead vocalist of Turbonegro
Arnstein Arneberg Arnstein Arneberg 1882 - 1961 Architect of Oslo City Hall
Einar Gerhardsen Einar Gerhardsen 1897 - 1987 Prime Minister of Norway
Johan Borgen Johan Borgen 1902 - 1979 Novelist, short-story writer, dramatist
Christian Krohg Christian Krohg 1852 - 1925 Naturalist painter and illustrator
Jan Inge Hovig Jan Inge Hovig 1920 - 1977 Architect
Hans Aanrud Hans Aanrud 1863 - 1953 Writer and dramatist
Peter Andreas Blix Peter Andreas Blix 1831 - 1901 Railway stations and villas in Swiss chalet style
Trygve Halvdan Lie Trygve Halvdan Lie 1896 - 1968 First Secretary-General of the United Nations
Rasmus Loland Rasmus Loland 1861 - 1907 Children's writer
Alf Proysen Alf Proysen 1914 - 1970 Author of Mrs. Pepperpot stories
Andreas Bloch Andreas Bloch 1860 - 1917 Painter, illustrator and costume designer
Magna Lykseth-Skogman Magna Lykseth-Skogman 1874 - 1949 Operatic soprano
Arne Garborg Arne Garborg 1851 - 1924 Novelist, poet, playwright, essayist
Jacob Christie Kielland Jacob Christie Kielland 1897 - 1972 director of Norwegian Housing Directorate
Anders Hovden Anders Hovden 1860 - 1943 Lutheran minister and author
Peter Egge Peter Egge 1869 - 1959 Author and playwright
Nini Roll Anker Nini Roll Anker 1873 - 1942 Novelist and playwright
Edvard Storm Edvard Storm 1749 - 1794 Poet, songwriter and educator
Kristian Elster d.y. Kristian Elster d.y. 1881 - 1947 Writer, jurist, and litterature historian
Hans E. Kinck Hans E. Kinck 1865 - 1926 Novelist, short-story writer, dramatist, essayist
Knut Hamsun Knut Hamsun 1859 - 1952 Novelist, poet, dramatist, social critic
Nils Slaatto Nils Slaatto 1923 - 2001 Architect
Trygve Bratteli Trygve Bratteli 1910 - 1984 Prime minister of Norway
Johan Herman Wessel Johan Herman Wessel 1742 - 1785 Poet and playwright
Gunnar Haugan Gunnar Haugan 1925 - 2009 Radio and TV personality
Th. Valentin Aass Th. Valentin Aass 1887 - 1961 Sailor and civil servant
Arve Opsahl Arve Opsahl 1921 - 2007 Egon Olsen in Olsenbanden
Sonja Henie Sonja Henie 1912 - 1969 Figure skater and film star
Nils Collett Vogt Nils Collett Vogt 1864 - 1937 Poet and writer
Kristian Mandrup Elster Kristian Mandrup Elster 1841 - 1881 Novelist, journalist, literary critic
Gjendine Slalien Gjendine Slalien 1871 - 1972 Folk singer and dairy maid
Vibeke Skofterud Vibeke Skofterud 1980 - 2018 Cross-country skier
Bjornstjerne Bjornson Bjornstjerne Bjornson 1832 - 1910 Writer, poet, playwright, lyricist
Jacob Breda Bull Jacob Breda Bull 1853 - 1930 Author, journalist and editor
Kristian Birkeland Kristian Birkeland 1867 - 1917 Physicist and inventor
Sigurd Lunde Sigurd Lunde 1874 - 1936 Architect
Kristofer Uppdal Kristofer Uppdal 1878 - 1961 Poet and author
Kjell Hallbing Kjell Hallbing 1934 - 2004 Author of western books
Hjalmar Andersen Hjalmar Andersen 1923 - 2013 Speed skating
Gudolf Blakstad Gudolf Blakstad 1893 - 1985 Architect
Lars Thalian Backer Lars Thalian Backer 1892 - 1930 Architect
Hauk Aabel Hauk Aabel 1869 - 1961 Comedian and actor in Norwegian
Samuel Balto Samuel Balto 1861 - 1921 Crossing Greenland with Nansen
Ingerid Vardund Ingerid Vardund 1927 - 2006 Actress
Andre Bjerke Andre Bjerke 1918 - 1985 Poet, novelist, translator
Kirsten Flagstad Kirsten Flagstad 1895 - 1962 Opera singer
Henrik Wergeland Henrik Wergeland 1808 - 1845 Poet, playwright, historian, linguist
Andreas Munch Andreas Munch 1811 - 1884 Poet's pension
Harriet Backer Harriet Backer 1845 - 1932 Painter
Gunnar Sonsteby Gunnar Sonsteby 1918 - 2012 Resistance leader, author, speaker
Nordahl Rolfsen Nordahl Rolfsen 1848 - 1928 Writer and educationalist
Gerd Thoreid Gerd Thoreid 1924 - 2020 Stand-up comedian
Jens Tvedt Jens Tvedt 1857 - 1935 Novelist and short story writer
Per Borten Per Borten 1913 - 2005 Prime Minister of Norway
Marie Hamsun Marie Hamsun 1881 - 1969 Actress and writer
Jonas Lie Jonas Lie 1833 - 1908 Novelist, poet, and playwright
Camilla Collett Camilla Collett 1813 - 1895 Writer and feminist
Thorbjorn Egner Thorbjorn Egner 1912 - 1990 Children's books, plays and musicals
Tryggve Gran Tryggve Gran 1888 - 1980 Polar explorer and aviator
Peder Balke Peder Balke 1804 - 1887 Painter of Northern Light
August Oddvar August Oddvar 1877 - 1964 Stage actor
Ragna Wettergreen Ragna Wettergreen 1864 - 1958 Actress
Vidkun Quisling Vidkun Quisling 1887 - 1945 Minister president of Norway under Nazi occupation
Rikard Nordraak Rikard Nordraak 1842 - 1866 Composer of the Norwegian national anthem
Olaf Jacob Martin Luther Breda Bull Olaf Jacob Martin Luther Breda Bull 1883 - 1933 Poet
Carl Joachim Hambro Carl Joachim Hambro 1885 - 1964 Stortingspresident, editor of Morgenbladet
Maurits Hansen Maurits Hansen 1794 - 1842 Writer and teacher
Brynjulf Bergslien Brynjulf Bergslien 1830 - 1898 Sculptor
Carl Anton Larsen Carl Anton Larsen 1860 - 1924 Whaler and Antarctic explorer
Olav Aukrust Olav Aukrust 1883 - 1929 Poet and teacher
Finn Ronne Finn Ronne 1899 - 1980 Antarctic explorer
Arne Arnardo Arne Arnardo 1912 - 1995 Circus director and performer
Marianne Heiberg Marianne Heiberg 1945 - 2004 Social researcher and peace broker
Inger Hagerup Inger Hagerup 1905 - 1985 Poet, writer, playwright
Johan Jorgen Holst Johan Jorgen Holst 1937 - 1994 Minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs
Kare Willoch Kare Willoch 1928 - 2021 Prime Minister of Norway
Ingeborg Krafft Ingeborg Krafft 1902 - 1963 Architect
Aasta Hansteen Aasta Hansteen 1824 - 1908 Painter, writer, and early feminist
Rolv Wesenlund Rolv Wesenlund 1936 - 2013 Comedian, singer, clarinetist, writer and actor
Otto Sverdrup Otto Sverdrup 1854 - 1930 Arctic explorer
Sophus Bugge Sophus Bugge 1833 - 1907 Professor of comparative philology and Old Norse
Harald Heide-Steen Jr Harald Heide-Steen Jr 1939 - 2008 Comedian and actor
Petter Dass Petter Dass 1647 - 1707 Poet and priest
Christian Christie Christian Christie 1832 - 1906 Architect
Johan Bernhard Hjort Johan Bernhard Hjort 1895 - 1969 Supreme court lawyer
Jens Evensen Jens Evensen 1917 - 2004 Trade and maritime law minister
Christian Leden Christian Leden 1882 - 1957 Ethnomusicologist and explorer
David Monrad Johansen David Monrad Johansen 1888 - 1974 Composer
Hans Henrik Jaeger Hans Henrik Jaeger 1854 - 1910 Leader of the Kristiania Bohemians
Peter Nicolai Arbo Peter Nicolai Arbo 1831 - 1892 Historical painter
Ludvig Holberg Ludvig Holberg 1684 - 1754 Founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature
Ingrid Aune Ingrid Aune 1985 - 2019 Mayor of Malvik
Henrik Ibsen Henrik Ibsen 1828 - 1906 Playwright and theatre director
Ivo Caprino Ivo Caprino 1920 - 2001 Puppet films
Fredrik Rosing Bull Fredrik Rosing Bull 1882 - 1925 Improved punched card machines
Oskar Braaten Oskar Braaten 1881 - 1939 Novelist and dramatist
Jorgen Moe Jorgen Moe 1813 - 1882 Folklorist, bishop, poet, and author
Per Sivle Per Sivle 1857 - 1904 Poet, novelist and newspaper editor
Bernt Lie Bernt Lie 1868 - 1916 Novelist
Magnus Poulsson Magnus Poulsson 1881 - 1958 Architect
Vilhelm Bjerknes Vilhelm Bjerknes 1862 - 1951 Meteorologist and physicist
Sam Eyde Sam Eyde 1866 - 1940 Founder of Norsk Hydro and Elkem
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  • 1. Edvard Grieg

    Died: 1907 A.D
    Slogan: I love the country that has given me everything

    Edvard Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist who lived from 1843 to 1907. He is widely regarded as one of the leading Romantic era composers and a pioneer of the Norwegian nationalist school of music. He is best known for his Piano Concerto in A minor, his incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt, and his Lyric Pieces for piano. He also used Norwegian folk music elements in his compositions, which helped to promote the music and culture of Norway. He studied at the Leipzig Conservatory, where he was influenced by Mendelssohn and Schumann, but later developed his own distinctive style. He was friends with other Scandinavian composers, such as Rikard Nordraak and Niels Gade. He married his cousin Nina Hagerup, who was a singer and an interpreter of his songs. He suffered from poor health throughout his life and died in his hometown of Bergen. He is buried there in a mountain cave overlooking the city. He is the most celebrated person from the city of Bergen, with numerous statues, buildings, and institutions named after him. His music is part of the standard classical repertoire worldwide and has inspired many other composers.

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  • 2. Henrik Ibsen

    Died: 1906 A.D
    Slogan: The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.

    Henrik Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright and theatre director who is widely regarded as one of the founders of modernism in theatre and one of the most influential dramatists of his time. He wrote realistic plays that challenged the social norms and moral values of his era, often featuring complex and independent female characters. His plays explored themes such as individual freedom, marriage, gender roles, corruption, and hypocrisy. Some of his most famous works include A Doll's House, Ghosts, An Enemy of the People, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm, and Hedda Gabler. He also wrote a poetic and symbolic play, Peer Gynt, based on a Norwegian folk tale. Ibsen lived for 27 years in Italy and Germany, where he gained international recognition and acclaim. He returned to Norway in 1891 and continued to write until his death in 1906. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature three times, but never won. He is considered the father of realism and one of the greatest playwrights in history.

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  • 3. Roald Amundsen

    Died: 1928 A.D
    Slogan: Adventure is just bad planning

    Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer who was one of the most prominent figures in the history of polar exploration. He participated in several expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic, achieving many milestones and setting several records. He was the first to sail through the Northwest Passage, the first to reach the South Pole, the first to cross the Arctic by air, and the first to fly over the North Pole. He also explored the Northeast Passage, the Bering Strait, and the Siberian coast. He was known for his meticulous planning, careful preparation, and skillful use of technology and local knowledge. He was admired by his peers and inspired generations of explorers. He disappeared in 1928 while flying on a rescue mission for the airship Italia. His body and plane were never found.

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  • 4. Andreas Munch

    Died: 1884 A.D
    Slogan: There is a sparkling summer air.

    Andreas Munch was born in Christiania, as son of poet, priest and later Lutheran Bishop Johan Storm Munch and his wife Else Petronelle Hofgaard. He was married to Charlotte Amalie Juul from 1844 until her death in 1850. One of his sons also died in 1850, and a second son died a few years later. In 1865 he married Danish citizen Anna Marie Amalie Raben. He died in Vedbæk in Denmark in 1884. Munch made his literary debut in 1836 with the poetry collection Ephemerer (Ephemera). His first play was Kong Sverres Ungdom from 1837, written for the opening of Christiania Theatre's new building. In 1840 he published the one-act play Donna Clara, set in Spain. He edited the newspaper Den Constitutionelle from 1841 to 1846. His story Den Ensomme. En Sjælehistorie was first printed in Den Constitutionelle in 1846. From 1846 to 1848 he made an educational European tour together with his family, and visited France, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. He published the poetry collection Digte, gamle og nye in 1848, and Nye Digte in 1850. His poetry collection Sorg og Trøst from 1852 was written after the death of his wife and son. In the 1850s he wrote three historic plays in verse, Salomon de Caus (1854), En Aften paa Giske (1855), and Lord William Russell (1857). Munch was granted a poet's pension by the Parliament of Norway from 1860, the first as such in Norway, and was titled professor from 1866. He was decorated Commander, First Class of the Order of St. Olav for literary merits in 1880, and was also a Commander of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog, and a Knight of the Swedish Order of the Polar Star.

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  • 5. Knut Hamsun

    Died: 1952 A.D
    Slogan: The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving

    Knut Hamsun was a leading Norwegian author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920. He was born in Lom in 1859 as Knud Pedersen, the fourth son of a poor peasant family. He had little formal education and worked as a shoemaker, teacher, road worker, and farmhand. He also traveled to the United States twice, where he had various low-paying jobs. He started writing at the age of 19 and published his first novel, Hunger, in 1890. The book was a breakthrough in modern literature, as it depicted the inner turmoil of a starving and struggling writer in a realistic and psychological way. Hamsun followed Hunger with other novels that explored the themes of individualism, irrationality, and alienation, such as Mysteries, Pan, and Victoria. He also wrote plays, poems, essays, and travelogues. He was influenced by writers such as August Strindberg, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Fyodor Dostoyevsky, and in turn influenced many other authors, such as Franz Kafka, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Mann, and Isaac Bashevis Singer. Hamsun was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920 for his novel Growth of the Soil, which portrayed the life of a peasant farmer in rural Norway. The novel was seen as a return to realism and naturalism, and a celebration of the Norwegian landscape and culture. Hamsun continued to write until his death in 1952, producing more than 20 novels and several other works. His last book, On Overgrown Paths, was a memoir of his old age and his controversial involvement with the Nazi regime during World War II. Hamsun supported the German occupation of Norway and met with Adolf Hitler in 1943. He also wrote articles and speeches that praised the Nazis and criticized the Norwegian resistance. After the war, he was arrested and charged with treason, but he was not convicted due to his age and mental condition. He was, however, fined a large sum that left him bankrupt. Hamsun died at his farm Nørholm in 1952, at the age of 92. He was buried in Grimstad, where his grave is still visited by many admirers. Hamsun's reputation as a writer was tarnished by his political views, but his literary achievements are still widely recognized and admired. He is regarded as one of the most influential and innovative writers of the 20th century, and one of the greatest Norwegian authors of all time.

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  • 6. Sonja Henie

    Died: 1969 A.D
    Slogan: The secret of my success is practice

    Sonja Henie was a Norwegian figure skater and film star who dominated the sport for more than a decade. She won three Olympic gold medals, ten world championships, and six European championships. She was the first woman to perform ballet movements on ice and to wear short skirts and white boots. She also revolutionized the sport by introducing new spins, jumps, and choreography. After turning professional in 1936, she starred in a series of Hollywood movies that showcased her skating skills and made her one of the highest-paid actresses of her time. She also produced and headlined her own ice shows that toured around the world. She was known for her glamour, charm, and charisma, as well as her controversial political views and associations. She became a U.S. citizen in 1941 and married three times, the last one to a Norwegian shipping magnate and art collector. She died of leukemia in 1969 at the age of 57. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters of all time and a pioneer of the sport and entertainment industry.

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  • 7. Thor Heyerdahl

    Died: 2002 A.D
    Slogan: Borders? I have never seen one. But I have heard they exist in the minds of some people.

    Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer who had a background in biology, zoology, botany and geography. He became famous for his Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed across the Pacific Ocean in a hand-built raft from South America to the Tuamotu Islands. He wanted to demonstrate that ancient people could have made long sea voyages, creating contacts between different cultures. He also organized other expeditions, such as the Ra, the Tigris, the Easter Island, and the Maldives, to test his theories of cultural diffusion and ancient migrations. He wrote several books and made documentary films about his adventures, and received many awards and honors for his contributions to science, history and exploration. He founded the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo, where his vessels and objects from his expeditions are displayed. He died in 2002 at the age of 87, after a long battle with a brain tumor.

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  • 8. Henrik Wergeland

    Died: 1845 A.D
    Slogan: The future belongs to the people

    Henrik Wergeland was a Norwegian writer and patriot, who is considered as a leading pioneer in the development of a distinctly Norwegian literary heritage and of modern Norwegian culture. He wrote poetry, plays, polemics, history, and linguistics, and was a champion of liberty, democracy, and international cooperation. He worked zealously for popular education and reform, and was involved in many controversies. He was a symbol of Norway's independence and celebrated the constitution day on 17 May, which later became the national day. He also fought for the abolition of the paragraph in the constitution that excluded Jews from the country, and succeeded shortly before his death. He died of tuberculosis at the age of 37, leaving behind a legacy of many works that influenced Norwegian literature and culture.

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  • 9. Fridtjof Nansen

    Died: 1930 A.D
    Slogan: Never stop because you are afraid - you are never so likely to be wrong.

    Fridtjof Nansen was born on October 10, 1861, in Store Frøen, near Oslo, Norway. He studied zoology at the University of Oslo and became interested in polar exploration. In 1888, he led the first expedition to cross the Greenland ice cap on skis. In 1893, he embarked on a daring attempt to reach the North Pole by drifting in a specially designed ship, the Fram, across the Arctic Ocean. He reached a record latitude of 86°14′ N before continuing on foot with a companion, Hjalmar Johansen. They failed to reach the pole but returned safely after a harrowing journey. Nansen's account of the expedition, Farthest North, was an international bestseller. After his return, Nansen devoted himself to scientific research, especially in oceanography and marine biology. He invented the Nansen bottle, a device for collecting water samples from different depths, and participated in several scientific cruises in the North Atlantic. He also became involved in Norwegian politics and diplomacy, supporting the independence of Norway from Sweden in 1905 and serving as Norway's representative in London and ambassador to Great Britain. He was also a delegate to the League of Nations and a champion of international cooperation and peace. In 1921, he was appointed as the League's High Commissioner for Refugees, and he initiated a humanitarian campaign to aid the victims of famine, war, and persecution in Europe and Asia. He created the Nansen passport, a travel document for stateless refugees, and organized relief efforts for millions of people. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his humanitarian work. He continued his scientific and diplomatic activities until his death from heart failure on May 13, 1930, at his home in Lysaker, Norway. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest explorers and humanitarians of his time.

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  • 10. Camilla Collett

    Died: 1895 A.D
    Slogan: The woman question is not a question of sex, but of humanity.

    Camilla Collett was born in 1813 as the younger sister of the poet Henrik Wergeland. She received a private education at home and abroad, and became interested in literature and philosophy. She fell in love with the poet Johan Sebastian Welhaven, who was her brother's rival, but their relationship ended due to family opposition. In 1841, she married Peter Jonas Collett, a professor of law and a liberal politician. They had two sons and lived happily until his death in 1851. Camilla Collett started writing after her husband's death, and published her only novel, The District Governor's Daughters, in 1854-55. The novel is considered the first Norwegian work of social realism and feminism, as it criticizes the patriarchal society and the institution of marriage that limits women's freedom and happiness. The novel was inspired by her own experiences and the works of female writers such as George Sand and Rahel Varnhagen. After the novel, Collett wrote mainly essays, articles, and memoirs, in which she advocated for women's rights, education, and emancipation. She also wrote about her family, her travels, and her personal struggles. She was a mentor and a friend to many young writers, such as Amalie Skram and Alexander Kielland. She was an honorary member of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights, founded in 1884. She died of pneumonia in 1895, at the age of 82. She is regarded as one of the most influential and original writers in Norwegian literature.

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