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  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor (145)

    Nancy Witcher Langhorne, Viscountess Astor, CH was the first woman to sit as a Member of...

  • Pop Williams (150)

    Walter Merrill "Pop" Williams was a professional baseball pitcher whose playing career spanned...

  • Svein Tuft (47)

    Svein Tuft is a Canadian road bicycle racer and the 2006–2007 UCI America Tour champion. Tuft...

  • Baccio D'Agnolo (562)

    Baccio D'Agnolo, born Bartolomeo Baglioni, was an Italian woodcarver, sculptor and architect...

  • Ed Cota (47)

    Eduardo Enrique Cota is an American former professional basketball player. He is currently...

  • Horace Farquhar, 1st Earl Farquhar (180)

    Horace Brand Farquhar, 1st Earl Farquhar GCB, GCVO, PC, was a British financier, courtier and...

  • Wilhelm Meyer Lutz (195)

    Wilhelm Meyer Lutz was a German-born English composer and conductor who is best known for light...

  • Wichard von Alvensleben (122)

    Wichard von Alvensleben was a German agriculturist, Wehrmacht Officer, and Knight of the Order...

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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 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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