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  • Wallace Carothers (128)

    Wallace Hume Carothers was an American chemist, inventor and the leader of organic chemistry at...

  • Zygmunt Berling (128)

    Zygmunt Henryk Berling was a Polish general and politician. He fought for the independence of...

  • Walter Lantz (125)

    Walter Benjamin Lantz was an American cartoonist, animator, film producer, and director, best...

  • Edward Whymper (184)

    Edward Whymper, was an English mountaineer, explorer, illustrator, and author best known for the...

  • Hong Hyun-mok (38)

    Hong Hyun-mok is a Korean professional ice hockey defenceman. He is playing in his second year...

  • Keith Jolie (54)

    Keith Jolie is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He was born in Brantford, Ontario and raised in St...

  • Xavier Gens (49)

    Xavier Gens is a French film director.

  • Zach West (40)

    Zachary Alex West is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He 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 14 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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