The first Nobel Prizes were awarded on December 10, 1901, in Stockholm. They honored achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. Established by Alfred Nobel’s will, the prizes were meant to benefit humanity, reflecting Nobel’s remorse over his inventions’ destructive uses in warfare.
The Nobel Prizes are the world’s most prestigious awards, honoring figures like Marie Curie and Nelson Mandela. Established categories include physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace, with a Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science in 1969. Each prize consists of a cash award and a gold medal.
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