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  • Cyriel Verschaeve (150)

    Cyriel Verschaeve was a noted Flemish-nationalist priest and writer who collaborated with the...

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    John Crowe Ransom was an educator, scholar, literary critic, poet, essayist and editor. He is...

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    Beata Poźniak is a Polish-American actress, film director, painter, fashion model and activist...

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    Snowshoe Thompson was a nickname for the Norwegian-American John Albert Thompson, an early...

  • Babe Danzig (137)

    Harold Paul "Babe" Danzig was a first baseman in Major League Baseball, playing for the Boston...

  • Eugen Bleuler (167)

    Paul Eugen Bleuler was a Swiss psychiatrist most notable for his contributions to the...

  • John Raphael (142)

    John Edward Raphael was a Belgian born English sportsman who was capped nine times for England...

  • Guillaume Dode de la Brunerie (249)

    Guillaume Dode de la Brunerie was a Marshal of France. On February 12, 1812, he married 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. 
    LikeReply 14 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 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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