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  • Athanasius Kircher (423)

    Athanasius Kircher, S.J. was a 17th-century German Jesuit scholar and polymath who published...

  • Hongjie Dai (58)

    Hongjie Dai is a Chinese-American Chemist and Applied Physicist, the J.G. Jackson & C.J. Wood...

  • Vicente Martín y Soler (270)

    Vicente Martín y Soler was a Spanish composer of opera and ballet. Although relatively obscure...

  • Zoé Valdés (65)

    Zoé Valdés is a Cuban writer. She studied at the Instituto Superior Pedagógico Enrique José...

  • A. M. Rosenthal (102)

    Abraham Michael "A.M." Rosenthal, born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, was a New York...

  • K. N. Govindacharya (81)

    Kodipakam Neelameghacharya Govindacharya is an environmental activist, social activist,...

  • J (47)

    Chung Jae-Young, better known by her stage name J, is a Korean R&B/Soul artist who is known for...

  • Tyrone Power, Sr. (155)

    Frederick Tyrone Edmond Power was an English-born American stage and screen actor, who acted...

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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. 
    LikeReply 14 months ago
  • 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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