Alfred Nobel
A Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor, Alfred Nobel is best known for inventing dynamite and for establishing the Nobel Prizes. His legacy is honored through the annual awards that recognize outstanding contributions in various fields, including medicine, which he initiated in his will.
Born on Oct 21, 1833 (193 years old)
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Belarus:
The prizes established by the will of Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel are awarded for achievements in various fields.
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Italy:
Alfred Nobel had his torments over dynamite.
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Germany:
Alfred Nobel industrially made nitroglycerin usable as dynamite.
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Germany:
Alfred Nobel synthesized nitroglycerin and made it industrially usable as dynamite.
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Switzerland:
Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite and established the Nobel Prize.
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New Zealand:
Alfred Nobel is known for founding the Nobel Prize.
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Norway:
Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prizes in his will of 1896.
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Sweden:
Ingrid Carlberg has written a notable biography about Alfred Nobel.
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Dominican Republic:
Alfred Nobel wrote his will to create a prize that would incentivize global justice and reduce human violence.
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Costa Rica:
Alfred Nobel is the inventor of dynamite and the founder of the Nobel Prizes.
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