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 has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Stockholm[2], a city[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1187[30] and Jakob and Johannes parish[12], a parish of the Church of Sweden[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1643[33]. 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[34].
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[35]; engineering[20], a field of work[36]; invention[21]; and industrial sector[22], an economic sector[37].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Nobel Prize[23], a group of awards[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1901[40] and dynamite[24]. Things named for Alfred Nobel include Nobel Prize[41], a group of awards[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1901[44]; Nobel Prize in Physics[45], a physics award[46], in Sweden[47], founded in 1901[48]; Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of him[49], an economics award[50], in Sweden[51]; Nobel Prize in Chemistry[52], a chemistry award[53], in Sweden[54], founded in 1901[55]; Nobel Prize Museum[56]; Nobel[57]; nobelium[58]; and Nobel Prize in Literature[59].
Recognition
Awards received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[25], a hall of fame[60], in United States[61], founded in 1973[62], headquartered in North Canton[63]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[64], in France[65]; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[27], a grade of an order[66], in Sweden[67]; Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[68]; Officer of the Imperial Order of the Rose[69], a grade of an order[70], in Empire of Brazil[71], founded in 1829[72]; and Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[73].
Personal Life
Alfred Nobel's religion is recorded as atheism[74].
Death and Burial
Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896[5]. He died in Sanremo[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[75]. Burial took place at Q252312[13].
Why It Matters
Alfred Nobel has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
He is credited with the discovery of Blasting cap[77], a detonator[78]; gelignite[79], a class of explosives[80]; dynamite[81]; and Ballistite[82]. Works attributed to him include Nemesis[83], a literary work[84], in Sweden[85]. Entities named for him include Nobel Prize[41], a group of awards[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1901[44]; Nobel Prize in Physics[45], a physics award[46], in Sweden[47], founded in 1901[48]; Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of him[49], an economics award[50], in Sweden[51]; Nobel Prize in Chemistry[52], a chemistry award[53], in Sweden[54], founded in 1901[55]; Nobel Prize Museum[56]; and Nobel[57].
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[68].
What did Alfred Nobel discover?
Alfred Nobel is credited as discoverer of Blasting cap[77], gelignite[79], dynamite[81], and Ballistite[82].