Alfred Nobel
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Alfred Nobel
Summary
Alfred Nobel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stockholm[2]. He was born on October 21, 1833[3]. He passed away in Sanremo[4]. He died on December 10, 1896[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], industrialist[7], philanthropist[8], photographer[9], and weapons manufacturer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,518 views/month, #5,361 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm[2].
- Born in Jakob and Johannes parish[12], Alfred Nobel…
- Alfred Nobel passed away in Sanremo[4].
- Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833[3].
- Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896[5].
- Alfred Nobel is buried at Q252312[13].
- Alfred Nobel's father was Immanuel Nobel[14].
- Alfred Nobel's mother was Karolina Andriette Ahlsell[15].
- Alfred Nobel held citizenship in Sweden[16].
- Swedish was Alfred Nobel's native language[17].
- Alfred Nobel worked as a chemist[6].
- Alfred Nobel worked as an industrialist[7].
- Alfred Nobel's professions included philanthropist[8].
- Alfred Nobel worked as a photographer[9].
- Alfred Nobel worked as a weapons manufacturer[10].
- Alfred Nobel worked as an engineer[18].
- Alfred Nobel's field of work was chemistry[19].
- Alfred Nobel's field of work was engineering[20].
- Alfred Nobel's field of work was invention[21].
- Alfred Nobel's field of work was industrial sector[22].
- A notable work attributed to Alfred Nobel is Nobel Prize[23].
- A notable work attributed to Alfred Nobel is dynamite[24].
- Alfred Nobel received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[25].
- Alfred Nobel received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
- Alfred Nobel received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: SE[29]
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Began / founded: 1833-10-21[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1896-12-10[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: c13a0f24-c61b-476d-8565-0350505c320c[32]
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Stockholm[2], a city[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1187[35] and Jakob and Johannes parish[12], a parish of the Church of Sweden[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1643[38]. Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833[3]. His father was Immanuel Nobel[14]. His mother was Karolina Andriette Ahlsell[15]. Swedish was his native language[17].
Education
Alfred Nobel studied under Jules Pelouze[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chemist[6], industrialist[7], philanthropist[8], photographer[9], weapons manufacturer[10], and engineer[18]. Fields of work include chemistry[19], a branch of science[40]; engineering[20], a field of work[41]; invention[21]; and industrial sector[22], an economic sector[42].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Nobel Prize[23], a group of awards[43], in Sweden[44], founded in 1901[45] and dynamite[24]. Things named for Alfred Nobel include Nobel Prize[46], a group of awards[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1901[49]; Nobel Prize in Literature[50], a literary award[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1901[53]; Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of him[54], an economics award[55], in Sweden[56]; Nobel Prize in Physics[57], a physics award[58], in Sweden[59], founded in 1901[60]; list of Nobel laureates[61]; Nobel Prize in Chemistry[62]; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[63]; and nobelium[64].
Recognition
Awards received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[25], a hall of fame[65], in United States[66], founded in 1973[67], headquartered in North Canton[68]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[69], in France[70]; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[27], a grade of an order[71], in Sweden[72]; Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[73]; Officer of the Imperial Order of the Rose[74], a grade of an order[75], in Empire of Brazil[76], founded in 1829[77]; and Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[78].
Personal Life
Alfred Nobel's religion is recorded as atheism[79].
Death and Burial
Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896[5]. He died in Sanremo[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[80]. Burial took place at Q252312[13].
Why It Matters
Alfred Nobel ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,518 views/month, #5,361 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]
He is credited with the discovery of dynamite[83]; gelignite[84], a class of explosives[85]; Blasting cap[86], a detonator[87]; and Ballistite[88]. Works attributed to him include Nemesis[89], a literary work[90], in Sweden[91]. Entities named for him include Nobel Prize[46], a group of awards[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1901[49]; Nobel Prize in Literature[50], a literary award[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1901[53]; Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of him[54], an economics award[55], in Sweden[56]; Nobel Prize in Physics[57], a physics award[58], in Sweden[59], founded in 1901[60]; list of Nobel laureates[61]; and Nobel Prize in Chemistry[62].
FAQs
Where was Alfred Nobel born?
Alfred Nobel's place of birth was Stockholm[2].
Where did Alfred Nobel die?
Alfred Nobel passed away in Sanremo[4].
Who were Alfred Nobel's parents?
Alfred Nobel's father was Immanuel Nobel[14]. Alfred Nobel's mother was Karolina Andriette Ahlsell[15].
What did Alfred Nobel do for work?
Alfred Nobel worked as chemist[6], industrialist[7], philanthropist[8], photographer[9], and weapons manufacturer[10].
What awards did Alfred Nobel receive?
Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[25], Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[27], and Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[73].
What did Alfred Nobel discover?
Alfred Nobel is credited as discoverer of dynamite[83], gelignite[84], Blasting cap[86], and Ballistite[88].