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Alfred Nobel

Alfred Nobel
The latest news and top stories on Alfred Nobel. A Swedish chemist, inventor, engineer and industrialist, he is widely recognised for inventing dynamite in 1867, a safer explosive that revolutionised mining and construction. Nobel held 355 patents globally, contributing to various fields including artificial silk and leather. He was a successful businessman, owning the Bofors armaments factory and establishing numerous explosives plants across Europe. His profound legacy stems from his will, which bequeathed his vast fortune to establish the prestigious Nobel Prizes, honouring those who confer the greatest benefit to humankind in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace.
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