Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite and the founder of the Nobel Prize. He was a Swedish chemist, engineer, innovator, and armaments manufacturer who held 355 different patents. He is best known for his invention of dynamite in 1866, which revolutionized the mining and construction industries. Nobel also established the Nobel Prize, which is awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to humanity in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. The Nobel Prize is named after him and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the world.