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  • L. Shankar (74)

    Lakshminarayana Shankar, also known as L. Shankar and Shenkar, is an Indian-born American...

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    Mykola Zerov was a Ukrainian poet, translator, literary scholar and critic. He was perhaps the...

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    Tukufu Zuberi is an American sociologist, filmmaker, social critic, educator, and writer. He is...

  • William Shakespeare (460)

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

  • Filiberto Ojeda Ríos (91)

    Filiberto Ojeda Ríos was the commander-in-chief of the Boricua Popular Army, a clandestine...

  • Walbridge A. Field (191)

    Walbridge Abner Field was an American lawyer, jurist and politician who served as a member of...

  • Jet Li (61)

    Li Lianjie, better known by his English stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese film actor, film...

  • Xie Jinyuan (119)

    Xie Jinyuan was a Chinese Nationalist military officer famous for commanding the Defense of...

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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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