John Boyd Orr
Scottish biologist and Nobel laureate
Born
September 23rd, 1880
144 years ago
Died
June 25th, 1971
54 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A Scottish biologist, physician, and politician, contributed significantly to the study of nutrition and food policy. Served as director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Advocated for global food security and nutrition throughout the mid-20th century. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1949 for efforts to combat hunger and promote better nutrition worldwide.
Served as director-general of FAO
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1949
Published influential works on nutrition
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