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  • Zeruya Shalev (65)

    Zeruya Shalev is a bestselling Israeli author. Zeruya Shalev was born on Kibbutz Kinneret. She...

  • Sam Anderson (79)

    Sam Anderson is an American actor.

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    Marvin Arthur "Marv" Wolfman is an American comic book writer. He is best known for lengthy runs...

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    Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was the second President of Iceland, from 1952 to 1968. Educated as a...

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    John McArthur Jr was a prominent American architect practicing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...

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    Abraham Lincoln was the grandfather of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was a militia...

  • Belle Boyd (181)

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

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    Jody Conradt is a retired women's basketball coach. She was the head coach for the women's team...

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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 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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