Norman Borlaug vs Rita Levi-Montalcini
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Compare the life timelines of Norman Borlaug (1914–2009) and Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909–2012) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 95 years, from 1914 to 2009.
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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
Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909–2012)
- — Born in Turin, Italy Verified
- — Graduated in medicine from the University of Turin Verified
- — Conducted secret research during wartime persecution Verified
- — Joined Washington University in St. Louis Verified
- — Discovered nerve growth factor Verified
- — Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Verified
- — Appointed Senator for Life of Italy Verified
- — Died in Rome, Italy Verified