Eva Nansen
Eva Nansen | |
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Fridtjof Nansen and Eva Nansen in fall 1889 | |
| Born | Eva Helene Sars 17 December 1858 Christiania (now Oslo), Norway |
| Died | 9 December 1907 (aged 48) Lysaker, Norway |
| Occupation | Opera singer |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5, including Odd Nansen |
| Parent(s) | Michael Sars Maren Welhaven |
| Relatives | Ernst Sars (brother) Georg Ossian Sars (brother) Johan Sebastian Welhaven (uncle) Elisabeth Welhaven (aunt) Hjalmar Welhaven (cousin) Kristian Welhaven (cousin) Axel Revold (son-in-law) Marit Greve (granddaughter) Eigil Nansen (grandson) Dagny Hald (granddaughter) |
Eva Helene Nansen (née Sars; 17 December 1858 – 9 December 1907) was a celebrated Norwegian mezzo-soprano singer. She was also a pioneer of women's skiing.