When and where was Alfred Nobel born?
Alfred Bernhard Nobel entered the world on the 21st of October 1833 in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the third son of Immanuel Nobel and Andriette Ahlsell.
Questions about Alfred Nobel
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What did Alfred Nobel invent to make nitroglycerin safe for commercial use?
In 1867 he patented dynamite which combined nitroglycerin with kieselguhr diatomaceous earth. This mixture proved safer and easier to handle than pure nitroglycerin.
How much money did Alfred Nobel leave for his foundation in his last will signed on the 27th of November 1895?
He set aside 94% of his total assets which amounted to 31,225,000 Swedish kronor after taxes and bequests. Five prizes were established using these funds to recognize contributions to humanity.
Where did Alfred Nobel die and when did he pass away?
On the 10th of December 1896 he suffered a stroke causing intracerebral hemorrhage before dying at age 63. He died in Sanremo Italy where he had lived since 1891.
Who was Sofija Hess and what was her relationship with Alfred Nobel?
Nobel maintained an 18-year relationship with Sofija Hess from Celje who met him in 1876 in Baden bei Wien. They exchanged 221 letters over 15 years despite his antisemitic remarks about Jews found in historical documents.