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Original - Fridtjof Nansen in 1915. A Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat and humanitarian, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his work on behalf of the displaced victims of World War I and related conflicts. His work caused the then League of Nations to create the Nansen passport for stateless persons.
Reason
Clicking to read this recently featured article, I was immediately struck by this portrait. It totally meets criteria as far as I can see. Any possibly shortcomings will be due to its age.
Articles in which this image appears
Fridtjof Nansen, List of Nobel Peace Prize laureates, William Speirs Bruce, Ask, Hordaland
FP category for this image
People/Political
Creator
George Grantham Bain Collection

Withdraw per J Milburn. Sir Richardson (talk) 11:25, 7 September 2010 (UTC) Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 04:19, 8 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]