Alfred Nobel

Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and founder of the Nobel Prize, was born in Sweden on October 21, 1833.

In 1842, Alfred Nobel's family moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, as his father took a job manufacturing explosives. Alfred, along with his siblings, followed their father to Russia.

At the age of 18 in 1851, Alfred Nobel traveled to the United States for a year to study, working briefly under Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson. This trip broadened his knowledge and exposure to different technologies.

In 1852, after the Crimean War, the Russian army orders ceased, leading to the bankruptcy of the Nobel family business that manufactured war materiel for the Russian army.

Facing bankruptcy, Alfred Nobel desperately looks for new products to revive his company.

The end of the Crimean War in 1856 led to the bankruptcy of Immanuel Nobel's armaments factory in St. Petersburg. This event forced the family to move back to Sweden, leaving the older boys behind to try to salvage the business. It was a challenging time for the Nobel family.

In August 20, 1859, Alfred Nobel went to the United States for four years to study chemistry and collaborate with inventor John Ericsson.

Following the decline of his father's business post-Crimean War, Alfred made the decision to relocate to Sweden. Meanwhile, his brothers remained in Russia and achieved success in the oil industry.

Alfred Nobel's discovery in 1862 that kieselguhr could stabilize nitroglycerin led to the invention of dynamite. This innovation revolutionized the explosives industry and had far-reaching consequences for construction, mining, and warfare.

In 1863, Alfred Nobel obtained the first patent for nitroglycerin as an industrial explosive. He also created and patented a detonator to trigger the explosion of nitroglycerin. Following this achievement, he relocates to Stockholm to further his experiments.

Alfred Nobel enhances the design of the detonator and relocates to Germany to set up the Alfred Nobel and Co factory in Krümmel.

An explosion occurred at Alfred Nobel's plant, resulting in the tragic deaths of his brother and four workers.

A destructive explosion occurs at Krümmel's plant, leading to significant damage.

Alfred Nobel invented dynamite in 1867, a safer and easier to handle explosive substance compared to nitroglycerin.

Alfred Nobel obtains a patent for dynamite, a safe way to handle nitroglycerin.

Alfred Nobel was granted US Patent No 78,317 on May 26, 1868, showcasing his innovative contributions.

In search of a suitable location for his experiments, Alfred Nobel discovered Sevran, located 16 kilometers northeast of Paris.

Alfred Nobel establishes the British Dynamite Company in the United Kingdom.

In 1873, Alfred Nobel met Countess Bertha von Suttner in Paris. She was a well-known pacifist and author of the antiwar novel Lay Down Your Arms. They maintained a lifelong friendship through correspondence.

At the age of 40, he relocates to Paris with a significant amount of wealth.

After the tragic incident involving the death of his brother, Alfred Nobel started working with a different chemical, moving away from nitroglycerin or dynamite.

Alfred Nobel creates explosive gelatin in Paris and obtains a patent for it in the same year. The establishment of Société Générale pour la Manufactureation de la Dynamite follows.

Alfred Nobel started working with gelignite, another explosive he invented, following the death of his brother.

Alfred Nobel founded the Nobel Dynamite Trust Company, the first international holding company in the world.

Alfred Nobel obtains a patent for ballistic powder in France.

Alfred Nobel was honored by being elected as a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for his exceptional contributions.

Alfred Nobel met Bertha von Suttner in 1892. Bertha von Suttner was an Austrian pacifist and author who later became the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905.

In 1894, Alfred Nobel purchased an ironworks facility in Bofors, Sweden, which later evolved into the renowned Bofors arms factory. This strategic acquisition significantly contributed to Nobel's industrial portfolio.

Alfred Nobel's will is signed at the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris after a dispute with the French government over gunpowder.

Alfred Nobel signed his will on November 27, 1895, where he allocated the majority of his wealth to establish the Nobel Prizes. The prizes were to be awarded annually to individuals who have made significant contributions for the betterment of humanity.

Alfred Nobel's will was written on December 10, 1895, and it laid out the establishment of the Nobel Prizes, including the Peace Prize, Physics Prize, Chemistry Prize, Medicine Prize, Literature Prize, and Prize in Economic Sciences.

Alfred Nobel passed away on December 10, 1896, at his final residence, Villa Nobel in Sanremo, Italy. He was the inventor of dynamite and the founder of the Nobel Prizes.

The Nobel Prize Banquet is a prestigious event held annually to honor the Nobel laureates. It includes a formal dinner with a special menu and speeches by the laureates.

The first Nobel Prizes, including the Peace Prize, Physics Prize, Chemistry Prize, Medicine Prize, and Literature Prize, were awarded on December 10, 1901, in accordance with Alfred Nobel's will.

Alfred Nobel included a prize for persons or organizations who promoted peace in his will when establishing the Nobel Prizes.

The Nobel Prize Award Ceremony took place at the Stockholm Concert Hall where laureates were presented with their medals and certificates by the King of Sweden. The event was attended by hundreds of guests and featured a grand entrance of the laureates escorted to their seats on a platform adorned with red velvet and floral decorations.

Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor who is best known for creating dynamite and establishing the Nobel Prizes, was born on October 21, 1833.

In 1968, Sweden's central bank donated money to the Nobel Foundation to create a sixth prize in economics in honor of Alfred Nobel. This addition sparked controversy over the legitimacy of the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

In 1989, Diplomat Thomas Bertelman and Professor Arkady Melua initiated the creation of the Monument to Alfred Nobel in Saint Petersburg.

The Monument to Alfred Nobel in Saint Petersburg was dedicated in 1991 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the first Nobel Prize presentation. It features an abstract metal sculpture designed by local artists.

The event discusses the life and work of Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prizes. It provides insights into his contributions and achievements.