Alfred Nobel

ModernScientistSweden1833 — 1896

瑞典化学家和发明家。发明炸药并设立诺贝尔奖。

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Quick Facts

Born

1833

Died

1896

Country

Sweden

Era

Modern

Occupation

Scientist

Score Overview

Military (10%)9

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score48.1

Alfred Nobel — Complete Timeline

1867 AD

Invention of dynamiteInvention

Nobel patented dynamite, a stable explosive made by mixing nitroglycerin with diatomaceous earth. This invention revolutionized construction, mining, and warfare, making Nobel wealthy but also earning him the nickname 'merchant of death'.

ExplosivesInventionIndustrial

Impact: global

1875 AD

Development of blasting gelatinInvention◆ Major

Nobel invented blasting gelatin, a more powerful and water-resistant explosive than dynamite. This innovation further advanced mining and construction but also increased the lethality of military explosives.

ExplosivesInventionIndustrial

Impact: global

1895 AD

Establishment of the Nobel PrizesPolitical Action

Nobel signed his last will, dedicating the majority of his fortune to establish the Nobel Prizes. The prizes were to be awarded annually for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace, with the first awards in 1901.

PhilanthropyLegacyAwards

Impact: globalconstructive