John Boyd Orr

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United Kingdom, Teacher
September 23, 1880June, 25, 1971.

John Boyd Orr, 1st Baron Boyd-Orr of Brechin Mearns, CH, DSO, MC, FRS, FRSE (23 September 1880 – 25 June 1971), styled Sir John Boyd Orr from 1935 to 1949, was a Scottish teacher, doctor, biologist and politician who received the Nobel Peace Prize for his scientific research into nutrition and his work as the first Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). He was the co-founder and the first President (1960–1971) of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS).

Also known as Doctor, Biologist, Politician

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