My Easy English

 On November 27, 1895, in Paris, Alfred Bernhard Nobel signed his will. 

 His Last Will

In his will of November 27, 1895 signed in Paris, Alfred Nobel specified that the bulk of his fortune should be divided into five parts and to be used for Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace to "those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind." 

Alfred Nobel 1833-1896

Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been honoring men and women from all corners of the globe for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and for work in peace. The foundations for the prize were laid in 1895 when Alfred Nobel wrote his last will, leaving much of his wealth to the establishment of the Nobel Prize. But who was Alfred Nobel? 

Facts

Known 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. Fortune: In his will he left 31 million SEK (today about 265 million dollar) to fund the prizes.
 "Home is where I work and I work everywhere".