Norman Ernest Borlaug
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 1970
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Norman Ernest Borlaug, born on March 25, 1914, in Cresco, Iowa, and passed away on September 12, 2009, was an American agronomist known for his contributions to global agriculture. He is often referred to as the father of the Green Revolution, a movement that significantly increased food production in developing countries. In 1970, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for having given a well-founded hope in the fight against hunger and poverty through agricultural innovation.
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- Who is Norman Ernest Borlaug?
- Norman Ernest Borlaug, born on March 25, 1914, in Cresco, Iowa, and passed away on September 12, 2009, was an American agronomist known for his contributions to global agriculture. He is often referred to as the father of the Green Revolution, a movement that significantly increased food production in developing countries. In 1970, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for having given a well-founded hope in the fight against hunger and poverty through agricultural innovation.
- In what year did Norman Ernest Borlaug win the Nobel Prize?
- 1970 — Peace