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  • K'inich Kan B'alam II (1389)

    K'inich Kan B'alam II, also known as Chan Bahlum II, was king of the pre-Columbian Maya polity...

  • Gareth Seddon (44)

    Gareth Jon Seddon is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Chester. He played 80...

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    Federico Trillo-Figueroa Martínez-Conde is a Spanish politician belonging to the People's Party...

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    General Norman Johnson was the frontman of Chairmen of the Board and an American rhythm and...

  • Ursula Plassnik (68)

    Ursula Plassnik is an Austrian diplomat and politician. She was Foreign Minister of Austria...

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    Ignaz Moscheles was a Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso, whose career after his early years...

  • Michael Ashburner (82)

    Michael Ashburner FRS is a biologist and emeritus Professor in the Department of Genetics at...

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    Fabio Sacchi is an Italian professional road bicycle racer for professional continental team...

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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 136 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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