Nobel Prize Winners of 1901: Full List of Laureates and Their Achievements

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Nobel Prize Winners 1901: Discover the Laureates of 1901


Physiology or Medicine

Emil Adolf von Behring for his work on serum therapy, especially its application against diphtheria, by which he has opened a new road in the domain of medical science and thereby placed in the hands of the physician a victorious weapon against illness and deaths.

Peace

Frédéric Passy for his lifelong work for international peace conferences, diplomacy and arbitration.

Jean Henry Dunant for his humanitarian efforts to help wounded soldiers and create international understanding.

Chemistry

Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by the discovery of the laws of chemical dynamics and osmotic pressure in solutions.

Literature

Sully Prudhomme in special recognition of his poetic composition, which gives evidence of lofty idealism, artistic perfection and a rare combination of the qualities of both heart and intellect.

Physics

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by the discovery of the remarkable rays subsequently named after him.

Economic Sciences

Memorable Moments and Contributions

Peace - The 1901 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Frédéric Passy and Frédéric Mistral, recognizing their efforts in promoting peace and international cooperation.

Physics - The 1901 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Wilhelm Röntgen for his discovery of X-rays, which revolutionized medical diagnostics and opened up new avenues of scientific research.

Chemistry - The 1901 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff for his groundbreaking work in the field of physical chemistry, particularly his studies on the laws of chemical dynamics and osmotic pressure.

Literature - The 1901 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Sully Prudhomme for his highly-acclaimed poetic works, which were praised for their emotional depth and technical mastery.

Physiology or Medicine - The 1901 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Emil von Behring for his work on serum therapy, which led to the development of a diphtheria antitoxin and paved the way for the use of antibodies in the treatment of infectious diseases.

FAQ Section

Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901?

Frédéric Passy and Jean Henry Dunant won the Nobel Peace Prize PEA - French economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1822).

Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1901?

Sully Prudhomme won the Nobel Prize in Literature LIT - French poet and critic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1839).

What scientific breakthroughs were recognized by the Nobel Prizes in 1901?

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen won the Nobel Prize in Physics Nobel Prize laureate in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by the discovery of the remarkable rays subsequently named after him. Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Nobel Prize laureate in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by the discovery of the laws of chemical dynamics and osmotic pressure in solutions.