Who are some of the famous graduates of University of Oslo?

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    University of Oslo is home to five Nobel laureates such as  Fridtjof Nansen, Trygve Haavelmo etc. Many graduates have served the world through their excellent skills. Some of the notable ones are as follows:

    • Niels Henrik Abel (Abel Prize in mathematics named in his honour)

    • Harrison Schmitt (Astronaut)

    • Harald V of Norway (King of Norway)

    • Odvar Nordli (Politician)

    • Gro Harlem Brundtland (Former Prime Minister of Norway)

    • Fridtjof Nansen (Nobel Prize laureate and Arctic explorer)

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Yes, the University of Oslo has five Nobel Prize winners. These are as follows:

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Category

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1922

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1969

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