Alfred Nobel was a man who affected the world with explosives. Alfred Nobel was once nicknamed "the richest wanderer in Europe." He held 355 patents before he died. Alfred Nobel's last will and testament left SEK 31 million (today approximately US$265 million) to establish and fund the Nobel Prizes. Alfred Nobel had a great impact on the world. Alfred was a talented child. Alfred was born on October 21, 1833 in Stockholm, Sweden. Alfred's grades at school were very high. To enrich his vocabulary, Alfred memorized the dictionary page after page. As a child, Alfred was talented. The Crimean War and the move to Russia benefited the Nobel family financially. The Nobel House in Stockholm burned down in 1832. In 1842 the rest of the family moved to Russia to join their father. The Crimean War raged from 1853 to 1856 and Emmanuel was financed by the Russian Tsar to create and manufacture naval mines that the Russian army could use to defend oceanside cities against opposing navies during the Crimean War. Crimea. Immanuel also tried, unsuccessfully, to make torpedoes for the Russian army during the Crimean War. The Nobel family benefited from moving to Russia and manufacturing mines during the Crimean War. Alfred's family supported him and his brothers financially. Alfred's mother owned and operated a small grocery store. Alfred's father invented modern plywood. Immanuel, Alfred's father, was very interested in rubber. Emmanuel also made land mines. Alfred and his brothers were financially supported by their parents. Alfred was a privileged person. Alfred and his brothers had two tutors in Russia. The brothers' guardians were Nikolia Zinin and Yuli Trapp. Alfred went on a four-year journey to three different countries. He wanted to be a writer. Alfred owned a private library with over 1...... middle of paper ......n impact on the world. Alfred established the prizes for physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and for peace work. The medals are gold and bear Alfred's medal on one side and a drawing on the other. Each winner receives a medal, a diploma and the amount of money they receive for winning the prize on a note. The winners receive interest from the fund established by Alfred's executors from his will. During the World Wars there were periods when no awards were given. The world has been and still is affected by the Nobel Prizes. Alfred Nobel's work touched many people. 16 explosives factories had Alfred Nobel as shareholder or co-owner. By 1866, most of the world knew about Alfred Nobel's explosive oil. His last will and testament created and funded the Nobel Prizes. The world has changed thanks to Alfred's work to improve explosives and make them safer to transport around the world..