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  • Gil Evans (112)

    Ian Ernest Gilmore "Gil" Evans was an American jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader...

  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson (130)

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

  • Loran Ellis Baker (193)

    Loran Ellis Baker was a successful businessman in Yarmouth where he built a large importing and...

  • Solfrid Andersen (42)

    Solfrid Andersen is a Norwegian football striker who plays for Trondheims-Ørn in the Norwegian...

  • Londa Schiebinger (72)

    Londa Schiebinger is John L. Hinds Professor in the History of Science at Stanford University.

  • Marv Wolfman (78)

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

  • György Márkus (90)

    György Márkus is a Hungarian philosopher, belonging to the small circle of critical theorists...

  • Pope Agapetus I (1489)

    Pope Agapetus I was the head of the Catholic Church from 13 May 535 to his death in 536. He is...

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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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