Eigil Nansen, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Eigil Nansen

Norwegian human rights activist

Date of Birth: 18-Jun-1931

Date of Death: 28-Feb-2017

Profession: architect, politician, human rights activist

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Eigil Nansen (18 June 1931- 27 February 2017) was the son of architect and humanist Odd Nansen and the grandson of explorer and humanist Fridtjof Nansen.In 1991, he won The Lisl and Leo Eitinger Prize for his work with refugees and human rights, Eigil Nansen is also known for lighting the first Winter Olympic Flame in 1952.