Alfred Nobel
A Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor, Alfred Nobel is best known for inventing dynamite and for establishing the Nobel Prizes. His legacy is honored through the annual awards that recognize outstanding contributions in various fields, including medicine, which he initiated in his will.
Born on Oct 21, 1833 (192 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 9.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 191,011 | $1,200,000 | 1,778$ |
| Norway | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,095 | $403,000 | 379$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,175 | $54,000 | 49$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 16,504 | $108,000 | 101$ |
| Totals | 4 | 155,470,784 | 215,785 | $1,765,000 | 2,307$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Uruguay:
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite, which inspired the name of the operation 'Golden Dynamite'.
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Ecuador:
Alfred Nobel was the creator of dynamite who left his fortune to the foundation that bears his name.
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Mexico:
Alfred Nobel established a fund for prizes to benefit humanity in his will.
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Norway:
The Sveriges Riksbanks prize in memory of Alfred Nobel is awarded for contributions to a specific field.
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Greece:
Alfred Nobel was horrified by a mistaken obituary that labeled him as the 'merchant of death' due to his invention of dynamite.
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Russia:
Warren Buffett referenced Alfred Nobel as an example of someone who changed his life perspective after mistakenly reading his own obituary.
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Andorra:
Alfred Nobel created the Nobel Prizes as per his brother Ludvig's testament.
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Romania:
Alfred Nobel was a chemist and inventor who established the Nobel Prize to honor those who have contributed significantly to humanity.
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Jamaica:
The Nobel Prize honours Dr Alfred Nobel, an inventor, entrepreneur, scientist, and businessman.
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Iran:
Alfred Nobel founded the Nobel Prize to honor those who have made significant contributions to humanity and science.
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