Immanuel Nobel facts for kids
Immanuel Nobel (born March 24, 1801 – died September 3, 1872) was a clever Swedish engineer and inventor. He created the rotary lathe, a special machine used to make plywood. Plywood is a strong material made from thin layers of wood. Immanuel was also the father of three famous sons: Robert, Ludvig, and Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel is especially well-known for creating the Nobel Prizes! Immanuel often worked with his sons, even experimenting with nitroglycerin, a powerful explosive.
Moving to Russia
In 1838, Immanuel Nobel moved from Sweden to Russia. He wanted to sell his inventions in the city of Saint Petersburg. He lived there with his family for about 20 years. Immanuel started a very successful factory that made supplies for war. His company grew big and important.
Challenges and Changes
The Crimean War ended in 1856. After the war, Russia's leader, Tsar Alexander II, made a big change. He decided to cut the country's military spending a lot. This meant Immanuel's factory suddenly lost many orders. His company began to lose money.
In 1859, Immanuel returned to Sweden. He left his factory in Russia to his son, Ludvig. Ludvig tried to keep the business going. However, in 1862, Immanuel's company was finally sold to people he owed money to.
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