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  • John Howe (394)

    John Howe was an English Puritan theologian. He served briefly as chaplain to Oliver Cromwell.

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    Pedro Lira was a Chilean painter. He was one of the founders of the Chilean National Museum of...

  • Stanislaus of Masovia (524)

    Stanislaus of Masovia, Stanisław mazowiecki was a Polish duke of Masovia. Son of Konrad III...

  • Archiguille (92)

    Augustin François Guille, called Archiguille is a French painter.

  • Hynek Fajmon (56)

    Hynek Fajmon is a Czech politician and Member of the European Parliament with the Civic...

  • Qusay Hussein (58)

    Qusay Saddam Hussein al-Tikriti was the second son of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. He was...

  • Horace Elgin Dodge (156)

    Horace Elgin Dodge, Sr. was an American automobile manufacturing pioneer and co-founder of Dodge...

  • Taj Mahal (82)

    Henry Saint Clair Fredericks, who uses the stage name Taj Mahal, is an American Grammy...

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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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