ALFRED NOBEL

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 10/21/1833     Death: 12/10/1896

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Alfred Bernhard Nobel was a Swedish chemist, inventor, engineer and businessman. He is known for inventing dynamite, as well as having bequeathed his fortune to establish the Nobel Prizes. He also made several other important contributions to science, holding 355 patents during his life.

NOTABLE WORK

Nobel Prize

WHY THEY MATTER

Alfred Nobel was intellectually unique for his groundbreaking inventions in the field of explosives, most notably dynamite, which revolutionized construction and mining industries. His decision to establish the Nobel Prizes demonstrated his foresight in recognizing and rewarding intellectual achievements across various fields, cementing his legacy as a supporter of advancements in science, literature, and peace. Nobel's prolific career, marked by numerous patents and contributions to science, further underscored his intellectual prowess and enduring impact on the world.

FAMOUS QUOTE

I would not leave anything to a man of action as he would be tempted to give up work, on the other hand, I would like to help dreamers as they find it difficult to get on in life.As quoted inNobel, Dynamite and Peace(1929) by Ragnar Sohlman and Henrik Schück, as translated by Brian Lunn and Beatrix Lunn, p. 249, also quoted byLester B. Pearsonin hisaddress on accepting the Nobel Peace Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway (10 December 1957).

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