Norman Borlaug
Norman Ernest Borlaug (; March 25, 1914 – September 12, 2009) was an American agronomist who led initiatives worldwide that contributed to the extensive increases in agricultural production termed the Green Revolution. Borlaug was awarded multiple honors for his work, including the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
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| Full name at birth | Norman Ernest Borlaug
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| Date of birth | 25 March 1914
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| Place of birth | Saude, near Cresco, Iowa, USA
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| Date of death | 12 September 2009
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| Age | 95 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Dallas, Texas, USA
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Norman Borlaug is known for his role in the TV series documentary Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003) as Self.
He is also known for his role in the TV series American Experience (1988) as special thanks (1 episode, 2010).
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