Ludvig Nobel

Entrepreneur

Birthday July 27, 1831

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Sweden

DEATH DATE Apr 12, 1888 (56)

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About

Historically one of the world's richest men. He became a philanthropist and humanitarian.

Before Fame

He designed the basics of the world's first oil tanker.

Trivia

He treated his employees well, sharing profits with them and always seeking to improve their working conditions.

Family Life

His brother Robert persuaded him to drill for oil in Baku. He then devised ways to transport the extracted oil.

Associated With

His brother Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize Foundation.