A Museum Floats Down the Chicago River The Floating Museumâs newest installation River Assembly sits on a barge and will be docking at various locations throughout the month, bringing arts programming to audiences along its route.
Alfred Nobel, in full Alfred Bernhard Nobel (born October 21, 1833, Stockholm, Swedenâdied December 10, 1896, San Remo, Italy), Swedish chemist, engineer, and industrialist, who invented dynamite and other, more powerful explosives and who also founded the Nobel Prizes. 1  Alfred Nobel was the fourth son of Immanuel and Caroline Nobel.
Alfred Nobel's Life-for Grade Schoolers. On 21 October 1833 a baby boy was born in Stockholm, Sweden, who was to become the founder of the Nobel Prize.nown for: The inventor of dynamite and holder of 355 patents. Born: 21 October 1833. Died: 10 December 1896. Languages: Spoke five languages fluently at the age of 17. Professions: Swedish chemist, inventor, engineer, entrepreneur, business man, author and pacifist.