Alfred Nobel, Swedish chemist, engineer, and industrialist who invented dynamite and other explosives. He also founded the Nobel Prizes, which were supported by his fortune after his death. He made other inventions, such as artificial silk and leather, a
Undaunted by this tragic accident, Nobel built several factories to manufacture nitroglycerin for use in concert with his blasting caps. These factories were as safe as the knowledge of the time allowed, but accidental explosions still occasionally occurred. Nobel’s second important invention was ...