Swedish chemist and engineer, invented Dynamite and founded the Nobel Prize (born 1833)

Alfred Nobel

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

Born

1833

October 21

Died

1896

Era

1830s

Country

Sweden

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1896 Died

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