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.
Private Library. After his death Alfred Nobel left a private library of over 1500 volumes, mostly fiction in the original language, works by the great writers of the 19th century, but also the classics and works by philosophers, theologians, historians and other scientists.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.