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When was the first Nobel Prize awarded?
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Quick Answer
The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901. The prizes were established by the will of Alfred Nobel.
The Full Story
The first Nobel Prizes were awarded on 10 December 1901, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. Nobel had created the prizes in his will to honor achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. The first laureates included Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in physics and Emil von Behring in medicine. The prizes quickly became some of the world's most prestigious awards for scientific and cultural achievement.
Key Facts
1.First awards: 10 December 1901
2.Founder: Alfred Nobel
3.Original categories: 5
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