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  • Zhang Ning (49)

    Zhang Ning is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China. She won the Olympic...

  • Jim Lehrer (90)

    James Charles "Jim" Lehrer is an American journalist and the executive editor and former news...

  • Pretinha (49)

    Delma Gonçalves, commonly known as Pretinha, is a Brazilian professional soccer player who is a...

  • Dudley Digges (441)

    Sir Dudley Digges was an English diplomat and politician who sat in the House of Commons between...

  • Tof Thissen (67)

    Christoffel Paul Thissen is a Dutch politician. Since 2004 he is member of the Senate for GreenLeft.

  • Wouter Hamel (47)

    Wouter Hamel is a Dutch Pop singer. He released his debut album Hamel in March 2007. Hamel's...

  • José de Escandón, 1st Count of Sierra Gorda (324)

    José de Escandón y Helguera, 1st Count of Sierra Gorda was a Spanish Indian-fighter in New Spain...

  • Malcolm X (99)

    Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little and also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was an...

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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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