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  • Orlie Weaver (138)

    Orville Forest Weaver was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues...

  • Alan Tower Waterman (132)

    Alan Tower Waterman was an American physicist. Born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, he grew up...

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    Žemaitė - a pen name of Julija Beniuševičiūtė-Žymantienė; 4 June [O.S. 23 May] 1845 in Bukantė...

  • Oona Chaplin (38)

    Oona Castilla Chaplin is a Spanish actress of British, American and Chilean descent. She is the...

  • H.M. Koutoukas (87)

    H.M. "Harry" Koutoukas was a surrealist playwright, actor and teacher. Along with Sam Shepard,...

  • John of Shanghai and San Francisco (128)

    Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco also John the Wonderworker was a prominent Eastern...

  • Ruth Westheimer (96)

    Ruth Westheimer is an American sex therapist, media personality, and author best known as Dr...

  • John P. Kee (62)

    John P. Kee is an American gospel singer and pastor.

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    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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