Helen Suzman vs Norman Borlaug
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Compare the life timelines of Helen Suzman (1917–2009) and Norman Borlaug (1914–2009) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 92 years, from 1917 to 2009.
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Helen Suzman (1917–2009)
- — Born Helen Gavronsky in Germiston, Transvaal Verified
- — Studied at the University of the Witwatersrand
- — Married Moses Suzman Verified
- — Elected to the House of Assembly for Houghton Verified
- — Left the United Party to co-found the Progressive Party Verified
- — Became the Progressive Party's only member of parliament Verified
- — Visited political prisoners on Robben Island Verified
- — Retired from parliament after 36 years Verified
- — Appointed an honorary Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire Verified
- — Died in Johannesburg Verified
Norman Borlaug (1914–2009)
- — Born in Cresco, Iowa Verified
- — Studied at the University of Minnesota Verified
- — Began wheat research in Mexico Verified
- — Developed high-yield dwarf wheat varieties Verified
- — Led wheat programs in India and Pakistan Verified
- — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Verified
- — Founded the World Food Prize Verified
- — Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Verified
- — Died in Dallas, Texas Verified