Fridtjof Nansen (1861–1930) was a Norwegian polar explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate.

Nansen may also refer to:

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  • Nansen International Office for Refugees (French: Office international Nansen pour les réfugiés), an organization of the League of Nations in charge of refugees from war areas from 1930 to 1939
  • Nansen Institute, an independent research foundation in Norway
  • Nansenhjelpen, also known as Nansen Relief in English, a humanitarian organization to provide safe haven and assistance in Norway for Jewish refugees from areas in Europe under Nazi control

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