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  • Shahrazad Ali (70)

    Shahrazad Ali is an author of several books, including an 180-page, $10, self-published...

  • G. K. Butterfield (77)

    George Kenneth "G. K." Butterfield, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 1st...

  • Edward Whymper (184)

    Edward Whymper, was an English mountaineer, explorer, illustrator, and author best known for the...

  • Prapanchan (79)

    Prapanchan, is the pseudonym of S. Vaidyalingam a Tamil, writer and critic from Pondicherry, India.

  • Ursula Cain (97)

    Ursula Cain was a German dancer and dance teacher.

  • Xavier Gens (49)

    Xavier Gens is a French film director.

  • Zendon Hamilton (49)

    Zendon Alphonso Hamilton is an American professional basketball player. He played in the...

  • Valeri Polyakov (82)

    Valeri Vladimirovich Polyakov is a Russian former cosmonaut. He is the holder of the record for...

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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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