Alfred Nobel

"I intend to leave after my death a large fund for the promotion of the peace idea, but I am skeptical as to its results." (Alfred Nobel)

Timeframe: 21/10/1833 – 01/01/2100

Sweden · Peace Missions


Key Insights

  • Nobel made a fortune by inventing dynamite. He remained childless. Hence, after his death, he made his fortune available for funding the Nobel Prize.

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