The Norwegian Geographical Society (in Norwegian: Det norske geografiske Selskab) is a Norwegian learned society founded in 1889. [1] Among the initiators was geologist Hans Henrik Reusch, who chaired the society from 1898 to 1903, and again from 1907 to 1909, and was also an honorary member. [2] In a speech at the society in January 1890 polar researcher Fridtjof Nansen proposed the Fram expedition, an attempt to reach the North Pole, and the building of the polar ship Fram. [3]
The society has published the Norwegian Journal of Geography since 1926. [1]
Otto Neumann Knoph Sverdrup was a Norwegian sailor and Arctic explorer.
Ellef Ringnes was a Norwegian brewer and patron.
Amund Ringnes was a Norwegian businessman, brewery owner and patron.
Henrik Mohn was a Norwegian astronomer and meteorologist. Although he enrolled in theology studies after finishing school, he is credited with founding meteorological research in Norway, being a professor at the Royal Frederick University and director of the Norwegian Meteorological Institute from 1866 to 1913.
In 1910 Haakon VII serves his sixth year as King of Norway. On 1 February Wollert Konow takes over as Prime Minister after Gunnar Knudsen, who has held this position since 1908.
Eva Helene Nansen was a celebrated Norwegian mezzo-soprano singer. She was also a pioneer of women's skiing.
Maren Cathrine Sars was a Norwegian socialite.
Polhøgda is the home of the Fridtjof Nansen Institute. It was originally built as the private home of Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen.
The Anglo-Norse Society in Oslo is a society based in Oslo, Norway for advancing civil relations between Britain and Norway.
Andreas Bloch was a Norwegian painter, illustrator and costume designer.
Axel Revold was a Norwegian painter, illustrator, and art professor at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts for twenty years. He was highly decorated for his merits.
The Reusch Medal is a medal awarded by the Norwegian Geological Society to young researchers in recognition of a high-quality treatise on geology. It has been awarded since 4 January 1926 in honor of the geologist Hans Henrik Reusch (1852–1922).
Anne Thommessen, née Dobloug was a Norwegian politician.
Ola Christian Christofersen was a Norwegian newspaper editor.
Marit Greve was a Norwegian jurist, book publisher and politician for the Conservative Party.
The Norwegian Geological Society is a Norwegian learned society founded in 1905. Among the founders was geologist Hans Henrik Reusch, who also was the first chairman of the society.
Martin Mehren was a Norwegian businessperson and sportsperson.
Arnoldus Schytte Blix is a Norwegian zoologist and Arctic explorer.
Inga Jacobi was a German-born ballet dancer and choreographer who settled in Norway.