John Boyd Orr, Baron Boyd-Orr of Brechin Mearn
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 1949
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John Boyd Orr, Baron Boyd-Orr of Brechin Mearn, was born on September 23, 1880, in Kilmaurs, Scotland. He was a scientist and a peace activist known for his lifelong efforts to combat hunger and want. In 1949, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to removing a major cause of military conflict and war. Boyd Orr also played a significant role in establishing the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. He passed away on June 25, 1971.
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- Who is John Boyd Orr, Baron Boyd-Orr of Brechin Mearn?
- John Boyd Orr, Baron Boyd-Orr of Brechin Mearn, was born on September 23, 1880, in Kilmaurs, Scotland. He was a scientist and a peace activist known for his lifelong efforts to combat hunger and want. In 1949, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to removing a major cause of military conflict and war. Boyd Orr also played a significant role in establishing the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. He passed away on June 25, 1971.
- In what year did John Boyd Orr, Baron Boyd-Orr of Brechin Mearn win the Nobel Prize?
- 1949 — Peace