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Life and legacy: who was Alfred Nobel?

From dynamite to the Nobel Prize, Alfred Nobel’s remarkable life blends invention, tragedy, and an enduring quest for a better legacy

Life and legacy: who was Alfred Nobel?
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13/10/2025 12:00 ‧ 16 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Alfred Nobel was more than just the inventor of dynamite. He was a chemist, entrepreneur, linguist, and an unexpected architect of one of the world’s most prestigious prizes. His story spans innovation, loss, wealth, controversy, and a lasting impact on global science and peace efforts.

From a struggling family in Sweden to an international empire, Nobel’s journey reveals a complex, driven man who sought to shape how history would remember him. Click on to discover the extraordinary life behind the Nobel legacy.

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