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.
Unfortunately, Alfred did not see peace in his time. Alfred Nobel, chemist and inventor, died alone on December 10, 1896 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. After several funeral services were held and Alfred Nobel's body was cremated, the will was opened. Everyone was shocked.