Anders Celsius introduced Celsius temperature scale in 1744. Daniel Fahrenheit created first accurate thermometer in 1736. Michael Faraday discovered electricity and magnetism in 1831. Pierre Curie discovered radioactivity in 1898. Marie Curie won Nobel Prize in 1903 for radioactivity
Born in Ghent in 1862 to wealthy French-speaking family. Studied at Jesuit College of Sainte-Barbe, influenced by Charles van Lerberghe. Graduated from University of Ghent in 1885, studied law. Became famous with Princess Maleine in 1890
Born in 1902 in Salinas, California to German, English, and Irish parents. Worked on ranches and sugar beet farms during summers. Studied English literature at Stanford University but left without degree
Established in 1901 by Alfred Nobel for promoting international fraternity and peace. Awarded annually to those who have achieved peace through military reduction and congresses. Norwegian Nobel Committee selects winners, appointed by Norwegian Parliament
Nobel Foundation was founded in 1900 to manage the prizes. Alfred Nobel left 94% of his fortune for the prizes in 1895. The Foundation consists of a board of five Swedish or Norwegian citizens
Born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany, to Jewish parents. Showed exceptional mathematical abilities from early age. Renounced German citizenship in 1896 to avoid military service. Graduated from Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in 1900