The Nobel Prize originated in the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish industrialist and inventor best known for dynamite. In 1895, he decided to bequeath his fortune to reward those who bring "the greatest benefit to humanity" in several fields: physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace.
The first prizes were awarded in 1901, after the creation of the Nobel Foundation, which is responsible for carrying out Alfred Nobel’s last wishes. Since then, these awards have become some of the most prestigious in the world, symbolising scientific, cultural and humanitarian excellence.
Nearly 1,000 individuals and 28 organisations have won the Nobel Prize. Among them are some famous celebrities, including the four presented below, who are very well known. Can you identify them?
For those who want to cheat, the answers are at the bottom of the article! Good luck, everyone!
Who am I?
I won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 (awarded in 1922).
I was born in Ulm in 1879.
I developed the formula E = mc².
Who am I?
I won the Nobel Prize in Peace in 1952.
I was born in Alsace in 1875.
I was a doctor and did a lot of humanitarian work in Central Africa
Who am I?
I am the only person to have received two Nobel Prizes (Physics and Chemistry).
I was born in Warsaw in 1867.
I am well known for my research with my husband Pierre on radioactivity.
Who am I?
I was born in Tibet in 1935.
I received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989
I am a Buddhist monk who defended my people through non-violent means.
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