Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Cresco, United States
Nationality
Languages
English, Spanish
Spouse
Margaret Gibson
Education
University of Minnesota
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Old English
Popularity
Tier B -- 31,376 Wikipedia views/month
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Zodiac
Year of the Tiger, sign of Aries
AWARDS (17)
B
Borlaug CAST Communication Award
WON
B
Congressional Gold Medal
WON
B
Fellow of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences
WON
B
Fellow of Pakistan Academy of Sciences
WON
Biography
Norman Ernest Borlaug 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, one of only seven people to have received all three awards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Norman Borlaug?
Norman Borlaug was born on and passed away on at the age of 95.
Where was Norman Borlaug born?
Norman Borlaug was born in Cresco.
Where can I find more information about Norman Borlaug?
You can find more about Norman Borlaug on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
