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  • Dolley Madison (256)

    Dolley Payne Todd Madison was the wife of James Madison, President of the United States from...

  • Wally Herger (79)

    Walter William "Wally" Herger, Jr. is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the...

  • Felix Arndt (135)

    Felix Arndt was an American pianist and composer of popular music. His mother was the Countess...

  • Hristos Banikas (46)

    Hristodoulos Banikas is a distinguished Greek chess player. He is a resident of Salonica.

  • John Stuart Mill (218)

    John Stuart Mill, FRSE was an English philosopher, political economist and civil servant. He was...

  • Goh Chok Tong (83)

    Goh Chok Tong is a Singaporean politician. A member of the People's Action Party, he became...

  • Sid Chow Tan (75)

    Sidney Ming Fai Chow Tan, also known as Chow Ming Fai is a social justice and environmental and...

  • Road Dogg (55)

    Brian Girard "B.G." James is an American professional wrestler and former United States Marine...

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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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