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  2. Alfred Nobel - Wikipedia

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    On 27 November 1895, he finalized his will and testament, [38] [28] leaving most of his wealth in trust, unbeknownst to his family, to fund the Nobel Prize awards. [ 5 ] [ 39 ] [ 40 ] On 10 December 1896, he suffered a stroke / intracerebral hemorrhage and was first partially paralyzed and then died, aged 63. [ 38 ]

  3. Nobel Prize controversies - Wikipedia

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    After his death in 1896, the will of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel established that an annual prize be awarded for service to humanity in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. Similarly, the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel is awarded along with the Nobel ...

  4. 65 "Who Knows Me Better" Questions to Ask Your Nearest and ...

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    Behold: a comprehensive list of 66 questions to ask your friends and family about you, ranging from light and easy, to deep, to maybe even a little embarrassing (in a good way, promise). Let the ...

  5. Bertha von Suttner - Wikipedia

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    To promote her writing career and ideals, she used her connections in aristocracy and friendships with wealthy individuals, such as Alfred Nobel, to gain access to international heads of state, and also to gain popularity for her writing. To increase the financial success of her writing, she used a male pseudonym early in her career.

  6. Nobel Prize - Wikipedia

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    The Nobel Prize was funded by Alfred Nobel's personal fortune. According to the official sources, Alfred Nobel bequeathed most of his fortune to the Nobel Foundation that now forms the economic base of the Nobel Prize. [25] The Nobel Foundation was founded as a private organisation on 29 June 1900.

  7. Andriette Nobel - Wikipedia

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    Karolina Andriette Nobel (born Karolina Andriette Ahlsell; [1] [2] 30 September 1803 – 7 December 1889 [3]) was a Swedish woman and the mother of scientist Alfred Nobel. Andriette was the daughter of Carolina Roospigg, [4] and her father worked as a head clerk. [1] On the 8th of July 1827 she married Immanuel Nobel, Alfred's father.

  8. 1926 Nobel Prize in Literature - Wikipedia

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    "During the selection process in 1926, the Nobel Committee for Literature decided that none of the year's nominations met the criteria as outlined in the will of Alfred Nobel. According to the Nobel Foundation's statutes, the Nobel Prize can in such a case be reserved until the following year, and this statute was then applied." [1]

  9. 101 ‘Friends’ trivia questions to test your knowledge of the ...

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    "Friends" ran from 1994 to 2004, and to this day, is a binge-worthy series that stands the test of time, taking fans through the journey of six best friends living in New York City.