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Biography of Norman Borlaug
25. Mar 1914 – 12. Sep 2009(95 years)Died in:Dallas, Dallas County
American biologist
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Nobel Peace PrizeGreat Cross of the National Order of Scientific MeritPresidential Medal of FreedomBorlaug CAST Communication AwardNational Medal of ScienceCongressional Gold MedalPadma Vibhushan in science & engineeringPhilip Hauge Abelson PrizeNAS Public Welfare Medalhonorary doctor of the University Polytechnic of Catalonia
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Norman Borlaug (* 25. March 1914 in Cresco; † 12. September 2009 in Dallas) was an american biologist. He was 95 years old. He was married to Margaret Gibson. He studied at University of Minnesota. His faith was Lutheranism. He received 10 awards, including Nobel Peace Prize, Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit. His cause of death was non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Born in Cresco, Howard County
1970
Nobel Peace Prize
1977
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1986
honorary doctor of the University Polytechnic of Catalonia
2001
Philip Hauge Abelson Prize
2002
NAS Public Welfare Medal
2004
National Medal of Science
2005
Borlaug CAST Communication Award
2006
Congressional Gold Medal
2009