page_title: List of University of Oslo people
hierarchical_section_title: List of University of Oslo people
caption_attribution_description: English: Norwegian scientist and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen Español: Fridtjof Nansen vivió un tiempo de su vida en una casa en Kongshaugen localizada por Ask. Français&#160;: Fridtjof Nansen explorateur, scientifique et diplomate norvégien.
context_page_description: The list of University of Oslo people includes notable academics and alumni affiliated with the University of Oslo. The University of Oslo is Norway's oldest, and was its only university until 1946; hence its academics and alumni include a large number of the country's prominent academic and public figures.
context_section_description: The list of University of Oslo people includes notable academics and alumni affiliated with the University of Oslo (before 1939 the Royal Frederick University). The University of Oslo is Norway's oldest, and was its only university until 1946; hence its academics and alumni include a large number of the country's prominent academic and public figures.
caption: Fridtjof Nansen was Professor of Zoology, but was internationally better known as an explorer and humanitarian, served as the League of Nations' High Commissioner for Refugees, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He was elected Rector of the university in 1919, but never took office.
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