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  • Witold Pilecki (123)

    Witold Pilecki was a Polish soldier during the Second Polish Republic, the founder of the Secret...

  • HonorĂ© Jackson (163)

    William Henry Jackson, also known as Honoré Jackson or Jaxon, was a leader of the North-West...

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    Mohammad Ali Jum'aa Esnaani is a Libyan football midfielder. He currently plays for Tunisian...

  • Daphne du Maurier (117)

    Dame Daphne du Maurier, Lady Browning DBE was an English author and playwright. Many of her...

  • Juan Bautista Ceballos (213)

    Juan Bautista Ceballos was interim president of Mexico from 6 January to 8 February of 1853. He...

  • Belle Boyd (181)

    Isabella Marie Boyd, best known as Belle Boyd or Cleopatra of the Secession, was a Confederate...

  • J. B. Gunn (96)

    John Battiscombe "J. B." Gunn, known as Ian or Iain, was a British physicist, who spent most of...

  • Kris Versteeg (38)

    Kristopher Royce Versteeg is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for 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. 
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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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