Nobel, Alfred B.

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Nobel, Alfred B.
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(1833–1896). A native of Sweden, Nobel devoted most of his life to a study of explosives and was the inventor of a mixture of nitroglycerin and diatomaceous earth, which he called dynamite. He also invented blasting gelatin and smokeless powder. With the fortune he accumulated from his work, Nobel established the foundation that bears his name, which annually recognizes outstanding work in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and human relations. The Nobel Prize is still the world's most valued scientific award.