In which country was John Boyd Orr born?
United States
Australia
Ireland
Scotland
Answer
John Boyd Orr was born in Scotland in 1880. He was a Scottish nutritionist and humanitarian who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1949 for his work on improving nutrition and food production. Orr was a strong advocate for social justice and the importance of nutrition for human health. He was also a key figure in the development of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
The Remarkable Journey of John Boyd Orr: A Scottish Educational Pioneer
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