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  • Sid Vicious (67)

    Sid Vicious, born John Simon Ritchie, was an English bass guitarist and vocalist most famous as...

  • Symon Petliura (145)

    Symon Vasylyovych Petliura was a publicist, writer, journalist, Ukrainian politician, statesman...

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    Anders Ljungqvist, also known as "Gås-Anders", was a Swedish fiddler from Björklinge in Uppland...

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    Admiral of the Fleet Sir Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt, 1st Baronet, GCB, DSO was a senior officer of...

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    Thomas Franklin Ahearn or Frank Ahearn was a NHL hockey club owner and a Canadian Member of...

  • Eugen Leviné (141)

    Eugen Leviné was a communist, revolutionary and leader of the short lived Bavarian Soviet Republic.

  • August von Pettenkofen (202)

    August von Pettenkofen, Austrian painter, born in Vienna, was brought up on his father's estate...

  • Valentina Grizodubova (115)

    Valentina Stepanovna Grizodubova was one of the first female pilots in the Soviet Union and was...

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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 15 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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