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  • Gwynne Dyer (81)

    Gwynne Dyer, OC is a London-based independent Canadian journalist, syndicated columnist and...

  • Victoria Beckham (50)

    Victoria Caroline Beckham is an English businesswoman, fashion designer, model and singer. In...

  • Pedro de Valdivia (527)

    Pedro Gutiérrez de Valdivia or Valdiva was a Spanish conquistador and the first royal governor...

  • Peggy McKercher (85)

    Peggy McKercher C.M., SOM, B.A., LL.D. has made lifelong contributions to her community,...

  • John Hay Beith (148)

    Ian Hay was remembered for his humorous book "The First Hundred Thousand". He was a chairman of...

  • Sue Pennicuik (67)

    Susan Margaret "Sue" Pennicuik is an Australian politician, and Greens member of the Victorian...

  • Gene Makowsky (51)

    Gene Makowsky is a politician and a retired professional Canadian football offensive lineman who...

  • Clarence Hyde Cooke (148)

    Clarence Hyde Cooke was a politician and businessman in Honolulu.

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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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