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  • Potter Palmer (198)

    Potter Palmer was an American businessman who was responsible for much of the development of...

  • Eaton Faning (174)

    Joseph Eaton Faning, known as Eaton Faning, was an English composer and teacher. The son of a...

  • A. Milton Musser (194)

    Amos Milton Musser was a Mormon pioneer who served in many church and community roles, including...

  • Antoinette Brown Blackwell (199)

    Antoinette Louisa Brown, later Antoinette Brown Blackwell, was the first woman to be ordained as...

  • Rufus A. Ayers (175)

    Rufus A. Ayers was a Virginia lawyer, businessman, and politician, who served as Attorney...

  • Toi Hutchinson (51)

    Toi Hutchinson is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 40th District...

  • Guerlain Chicherit (46)

    Guerlain Chicherit is a French rally driver and a professional skier, four times world champion...

  • Sean F. Scott (55)

    Sean Forrester Scott was a self-educated American disease activist and researcher, filmmaker,...

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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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