The individual with the most Nobel Prizes is Linus Pauling, a renowned American chemist, biochemist, and peace activist. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 for his research on the nature of the chemical bond and its application to the elucidation of the structure of complex substances, and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962 for his activism against nuclear weapons testing.
While some individuals have won Nobel Prizes in multiple fields, Linus Pauling remains the only person to have won two unshared Nobel Prizes.
Here are some other notable individuals who have won multiple Nobel Prizes:
- Marie Curie: She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 with her husband Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel, and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911 for her work on radioactivity.
- John Bardeen: He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 for his work on transistors, and again in 1972 for his contributions to the theory of superconductivity.
- Frederick Sanger: He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1958 for his work on the structure of insulin, and again in 1980 for his contributions to the determination of base sequences in nucleic acids.
These individuals represent the pinnacle of achievement in their respective fields, showcasing the transformative power of scientific discovery and humanitarian efforts.
