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  • Eelco Sintnicolaas (37)

    Eelco Sintnicolaas is a Dutch track and field athlete, specialising in the decathlon. His first...

  • Muhammad Atta-ullah Faizani (101)

    Muhammad Atta-ullah Faizani was born 17 April 1923 in Herat, Afghanistan to a family of miagan...

  • J. P. Morgan (187)

    John Pierpont "J. P." Morgan was an American financier, banker, philanthropist and art collector...

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

  • Peggy McKercher (85)

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

  • Fabio Leimer (35)

    Fabio Leimer is a professional racing driver from Switzerland.

  • Pier Vellinga (74)

    Pier Vellinga is one of the Netherlands experts on the impacts of climate change.

  • Sean Bean (65)

    Sean Bean is an English actor. He is best known for portraying Boromir in The Lord of the Rings...

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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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