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  • Sabah Fakhri (91)

    Sabah Fakhri: is an iconic Arabic traditional singer from Aleppo, Syria. Over the past 50 years...

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    Hans Christian Lumbye was a Danish composer of waltzes, polkas, mazurkas and galops, among other...

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    Orange Jacobs was an American lawyer, newspaper publisher, and politician. His career in...

  • Kamal Salibi (95)

    Kamal Suleiman Salibi was a Lebanese historian, professor of history at the American University...

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    Edward Elmer Smith Ph.D. was an American food engineer and early science fiction author, best...

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    Thomas Sydney "Sid" Bevan was a Welsh rugby union player who represented Wales and the British...

  • Marten Toonder (112)

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

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    Atanasio Girardot was a Colombian revolutionary leader who fought with Simón Bolívar in the...

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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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