Alfred Nobel

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NOBEL, ALFRED B. (1833—1896). Nobel was a Swedish industrialist and European munitions maker. He was bom in Stockholm in 1833. Most of his early education was from tutors and what he learned as he traveled during his teenage years through much of North America and Europe. He learned to speak several languages fluently and studied mechanical engineering. 

Nobel, Alfred B. (1833-1896). A native of Sweden, Nobel devoted most of his life to a study of explosives and was the inventor of a mixture of nitroglycerin and diatomaceous earth, which he called dynamite. He also invented blasting gelatin and smokeless powder. With the fortune he accumulated from his work, Nobel established the foundation that bears his name, which annually recognizes outstanding work in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and human relations. The Nobel Prize is still the world s most valued scientific award. 

Nobel, Alfred (1833-1896). Invented dynamite, smokeless powder, blasting gelatin. Established international awards for achievements in chemistry, physics, and medicine. 

Alfred Nobel Biographical. The Nobel Foundation. Available from nobel/alfred-nobel/biographical/index.html>. 

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