Humanitarians who died on September 12

Take a focused look at the humanitarians who passed away on September 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2009 Norman Borlaug

  Norman Borlaug was an American agronomist and humanitarian, widely regarded as the 'father of the Green Revolution' for his groundbreaking work in developing high-yield, disease-resistant wheat varieties that drastically increased food production and helped combat global hunger. [bio]