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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1 | 9.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 9,412 | $403,000 | 700$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,421,241 | 9,412 | $403,000 | 700$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Norway:
Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prizes in his will of 1896.
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Sweden:
Ingrid Carlberg has written a notable biography about Alfred Nobel.
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Dominican Republic:
Alfred Nobel wrote his will to create a prize that would incentivize global justice and reduce human violence.
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Costa Rica:
Alfred Nobel is the inventor of dynamite and the founder of the Nobel Prizes.
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Argentina:
Alfred Nobel is known as the inventor of dynamite and the founder of the Nobel Prizes.
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Spain:
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite and established the Nobel Prizes.
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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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