Alfred Nobel

1833 - 1896

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Biography

Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor who is best known for inventing dynamite. He held 355 different patents and was also involved in the development of other explosives. Nobel was a prolific inventor and held strong interests in literature, peace, and social issues. He left the majority of his wealth to fund the Nobel Prizes, which are awarded annually in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.