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  • John André (274)

    John André was a British Army officer hanged as a spy during the American War of Independence...

  • Vicente Martín y Soler (270)

    Vicente Martín y Soler was a Spanish composer of opera and ballet. Although relatively obscure...

  • Pollo (41)

    Adrián José Hernández Acosta, aka Pollo, is a Spanish footballer who plays for UD San Sebastián...

  • J (47)

    Chung Jae-Young, better known by her stage name J, is a Korean R&B/Soul artist who is known for...

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    Caitlin Shea Morrall Machol is a beauty queen from Burlington, Wisconsin who competed in the...

  • Edith Anna Somerville (166)

    Edith Anna Œnone Somerville was an Irish novelist who habitually signed herself as "E. Œ...

  • Marten Toonder (112)

    Marten Toonder was a Dutch comic creator, born in Rotterdam. He was probably the most successful...

  • Hadi Shakouri (42)

    Hadi Hassan Shakouri Darkhanei is an Iranian football defender who currently plays for Mes...

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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 14 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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