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  • Hubbard L. Hart (197)

    Hubbard L. Hart was an American entrepreneur who ran the most prominent steamboat line in...

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    Wojciech Weiss was a prominent Polish painter and draughtsman of the Young Poland...

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    Ana Kristina Gasteyer is an American actress of stage, film, and television. She is best known...

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    Ruben Yttergård Jenssen is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a midfielder for 1. FC...

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    Archibald Simpson was one of the major architects of Aberdeen, which is known as "The Granite City".

  • Wolfgang von Trips (96)

    Wolfgang Alexander Albert Eduard Maximilian Reichsgraf Berghe von Trips was a German racing...

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    Todd D. Stern is the United States Special Envoy for Climate Change, leading talks at the United...

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    Horace Mann was an American education reformist. As a politician he served in the Massachusetts...

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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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