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  • Sabina Shikhlinskaya (62)

    Sabina Shikhlinskaya; born April 26, 1962, Baku is an Azerbaijani artist and independent...

  • Rubén Díaz, Jr. (51)

    Rubén Díaz, Jr. is the current President of the Borough of the Bronx in New York City, USA. He...

  • Cyrus Wesley Peck (153)

    Cyrus Wesley Peck VC DSO and Bar was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and...

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    John Moore was Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England.

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    Commodore Esek Hopkins was the only Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the...

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    William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer...

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    Sir Joseph George Ward, 1st Baronet GCMG MP was the 17th Prime Minister of New Zealand on two...

  • Rudolf von Waldenfels (59)

    Rudolf Freiherr von Waldenfels is a German writer, journalist and actor. He is a member of the...

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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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