The Man Behind the Nobel Prize

Alfred Nobel is the man behind the introduction of prize. Did you know that in his will he left 256 million dollars as a fund for Nobel Prize!. Alfred Nobel was born on October 21,1833.He was a Swedish chemist, inventor, engineer, entrepreneur, business man and author. He was famous for inventing the Dynamite and he held 31 patents. He spoke 5 languages fluently at an age of 17 years.

Since 1901, Noble prize is being honored to persons who have excelled in fields of Physics, Biology, Physiology, medicine ,Literature or works of peace.The Nobel Prize is about more than just prestige. Winners of the international award, which has been around since 1901, also receive an 18-karat gold medal and a check of nearly $1 million.