List of Nobel laureates

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was List of Nobel laureates built?1968
2. What is the founder's death year?1896
3. What is the original prize categories?Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace
4. What is a Nobel Prize and why is it special?The Nobel Prize is a set of awards created by Alfred Nobel to honor people who make the world better. It covers science, literature, peace, and economics, and has been given since 1901.
5. Who was Alfred Nobel and why did he create the prizes?Alfred Nobel was a Swedish inventor who made his money with dynamite. He wanted to use his fortune to reward people who help humanity instead of war.

Nobel Laureate: An individual or organization awarded a Nobel Prize for outstanding contributions.
Alfred Nobel's Will: The legal document establishing the Nobel Prizes and their endowment.
Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences: An award in economics, established later, often referred to as the Nobel Prize in Economics.