When was Alfred Nobel born and when did they die?

Alfred Nobel was born in 1833 and died in 1896, living to about 63 years old.

Who was alive at the same time as Alfred Nobel?

Alfred Nobel's closest contemporary was Giuseppe Verdi, with whom they shared 63 years of overlapping lifetimes. Explore more contemporaries on Timeliner.

Alfred Nobel

Q: What was Alfred Nobel known for?

Alfred Nobel was known for: Invented dynamite, founded Nobel Prizes. Alfred Bernhard Nobel was a Swedish chemist, inventor, engineer, and businessman. He is known for inventing dynamite, as well as having bequeathed his fortune to establish the Nobel Prizes. He also made several other important contributions to science, holding 355 patents during his life.

1833 – 1896

Science & Invention

Alfred Bernhard Nobel was a Swedish chemist, inventor, engineer, and businessman. He is known for inventing dynamite, as well as having bequeathed his fortune to establish the Nobel Prizes. He also made several other important contributions to science, holding 355 patents during his life.