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== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) == '''Q1. Who was Alfred Nobel?''' A Swedish inventor, engineer, and philanthropist who invented dynamite and founded the Nobel Prizes. '''Q2. Why did he create the Nobel Prizes?''' After being labeled βthe merchant of death,β Nobel sought to ensure his wealth supported the advancement of peace, science, and culture. ''(source: BBC)'' '''Q3. When were the first Nobel Prizes awarded?''' In '''1901''', five years after his death. '''Q4. How did he die?''' He died of a cerebral hemorrhage on '''December 10, 1896''', in San Remo, Italy. '''Q5. How much of his fortune funded the prizes?''' About 94% of his estate went into the Nobel Foundation endowment. ''(source: Nobel Foundation)'' '''Q6. Why is the Peace Prize awarded in Norway?''' Nobel designated Norway, then known for neutrality, to oversee the Peace Prize independently of Sweden. ----
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