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  • Vagn Walfrid Ekman (150)

    Vagn Walfrid Ekman was a Swedish oceanographer. Born in Stockholm to Fredrik Laurentz Ekman,...

  • Caysie Torrey (47)

    Caysie Lee Torrey is an American actress and dance team coach for Parkrose High School in...

  • Angel De Cora (153)

    Angel De Cora Dietz was a Winnebago painter, illustrator, Native American rights advocate, and...

  • Juan Gelman (94)

    Juan Gelman was an Argentine poet. He published more than twenty books of poetry between 1956...

  • Ewa Björling (63)

    Ewa Helena Björling is a Swedish politician, a member of the Moderate Party, who has been...

  • Robert B. Lawton (77)

    Rev. Robert B. Lawton, S.J., Ph.D. is an American Jesuit and the 14th President of Loyola...

  • Shakila (62)

    Shakila is a Persian vocalist and master of classical Persian music. She studied both Persian...

  • Alaa Al Shbli (34)

    Alaa Al Shbli is a Syrian international footballer. He currently plays for Zakho FC, who play in...

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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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