John Boyd Orr, 1st Baron Boyd-Orr

John Boyd Orr, 1st Baron Boyd-Orr, CH, DSO, MC, FRS  (23 September 1880 – 25 June 1971), also known as 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). Co-founder and the first President (1960-1971) of the World Academy o... more

Date of birth:

  • Sep 23, 1880

Date of death:

  • Jun 25, 1971 (age 90 years)

Also known as:

  • Lord Boyd Orr
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