John Boyd Orr
Deceased Q315143

John Boyd Orr

Scottish nutritionist, Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (1880-1971)

Born: September 23, 1880 (1880) · Kilmaurs
Died: June 25, 1971 (1971) · Brechin
Age at death: 90 years
Nationality United Kingdom
Occupation politician, university teacher, physician, biologist, director general
Field of work medicine, biology, physiology, human nutrition, dietetics
Education University of Glasgow, Kilmarnock Academy
Employer United Nations, University of Aberdeen
Position held member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the House of Lords, president, member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Gender male

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