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  • Agha Hasan Abedi (102)

    Agha Hasan Abedi also known as Agha Sahab was a banker and philanthropist who founded the Bank...

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    Horace B. Phillips was an American manager in Major League Baseball for eight seasons, from 1879...

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    Walter Aldro Day, Jr. is an American businessman, game designer, historian, and the founder of...

  • Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson (81)

    Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, is the fifth President of Iceland, having served since 1996; he was...

  • Vic Eliason (88)

    Victor "Vic" Carl Eliason is an American evangelical clergyman who is the founder and a...

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    Johnny Moss was a gambler and professional poker player. He was the first winner of the World...

  • Ian Astbury (62)

    Ian Robert Astbury is an English rock musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist...

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    Dustin Schuetter is an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter.

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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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