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  • Eugen Schauman (149)

    Eugen Schauman was a Finnish nationalist and nobleman who assassinated the Governor-General...

  • T. Berry Brazelton (106)

    Thomas Berry Brazelton is a noted pediatrician and author in the United States. Major hospitals...

  • Sławomir Skrzypek (61)

    Sławomir Stanisław Skrzypek was the President of the National Bank of Poland from 2007 until his...

  • Pierre Drancourt (42)

    Pierre Drancourt is a French road bicycle racer for ESEG Douai, a French amateur team. He has...

  • Ellen Ochoa (66)

    Ellen Lauri Ochoa is a former astronaut and current Director of the Johnson Space Center. Ochoa...

  • William H. McMaster (147)

    William Henry McMaster was the tenth Governor of South Dakota, serving from 1921 until 1925, and...

  • Waightstill Avery (283)

    Waightstill Avery was an early American lawyer and soldier. He is noted for fighting a duel with...

  • Angelica Catalani (244)

    Angelica Catalani was an Italian opera singer, the daughter of a tradesman. Her greatest gift...

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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 15 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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