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  • Ibrahim Zakzaky (71)

    Ibrahim Yaqoub El Zakzaky is a syncretic Shi'a Muslim cleric in Nigeria, and head of Nigeria's...

  • Willis C. Hawley (160)

    Willis Chatman Hawley was an American politician and educator in the state of Oregon. A native...

  • Hidalgo Moya (104)

    John Hidalgo Moya, sometimes known as Jacko Moya, was an American-born architect who lived and...

  • Maurice Gifford (165)

    Hon. Maurice Raymond Gifford CMG was a British military officer.

  • Hakaru Hashimoto (143)

    Hakaru Hashimoto was a Japanese medical scientist of the Meiji period and Taishō period.

  • Séamus Ennis (105)

    Séamus Ennis was an Irish piper, singer and folk-song collector.

  • Brian Williams (65)

    Brian Douglas Williams is the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, the evening news...

  • Kidd Jordan (89)

    Edward "Kidd" Jordan is an American jazz saxophonist and music educator from New Orleans,...

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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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