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  • A. E. van Vogt (112)

    Alfred Elton van Vogt was a Canadian-born science fiction author regarded as one of the most...

  • Gian Paolo Lomazzo (486)

    Gian Paolo Lomazzo was an Italian painter, best remembered for his writings on art theory,...

  • Paddy Hannan (184)

    Patrick "Paddy" Hannan was a gold prospector whose discovery on 17 June 1893 near Kalgoorlie,...

  • Ofspring Blackall (369)

    Ofspring Blackall, Bishop of Exeter and religious controversialist, was born in London.

  • Marcus Aurelius (1903)

    Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor...

  • Ferdinando Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua (437)

    Ferdinand I Gonzaga was Duke of Mantua and Duke of Montferrat from 1612 until his death.

  • Jet Li (61)

    Li Lianjie, better known by his English stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese film actor, film...

  • Giancarlo Esposito (66)

    Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito is an American film and television actor and director...

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  • steele_n
    steele_n
    I was not able to find anything on the famous artist Do Ho Suh
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  • courtneye
    courtneye
    Discovering Biographies.net has been a game-changer for me. As an avid reader and history enthusiast, the extensive collection of biographies on this platform has opened up a world of knowledge. The diverse range of individuals covered, from historical figures to contemporary icons, provides a comprehensive look at the tapestry of human experience. The well-curated content and user-friendly interface make it easy to delve into the lives of remarkable people. Biographies.net has become my go-to resource for insightful and enriching narratives, making history and the stories of inspiring individuals accessible to all. 
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  • Kathleen Castillo
    Kathleen Castillo
    Is there a way to search by last name only?
    LikeReply 146 years ago
    • STANDS4
      STANDS4
      Hey Kathleen -- great idea! We've just added the option to also search by last name...
      LikeReply 135 years ago
  • Olynthia Hamilton
    Olynthia Hamilton
    I was not able to find anything on the famous artist Do Ho Suh
    LikeReply 87 years ago
  • Ibrahim Mahmoud
    Ibrahim Mahmoud
    Luciano Vssalo was an Ethiopian Foot Ball Player / Captain / Coach of the Ethiopian National Team. In 1962 the National Team has won the 3rd African Cup against Egypt. Ethiopia 4 - 2 Egypt .
    LikeReply 88 years ago

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