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A&E Biography
Database of over 25,000 biographies of famous personalities.
Academy
of Achievement
This site focuses on accomplished Americans of the
20th century. Individuals are listed under the categories
of Arts, Business, Public Service, Science &
Exploration, and Sports.
Biographical
Dictionary
Brief biographies of more than 28,000 notable men
and women from throughout history.
Black History Month Biographies
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Biographies
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
Distinguished
Women of Past and Present
Links to biographies of women. Browse by name or
subject. Includes both historical figures and current
celebrities. A Black History Month section lists
distinguished black women by subject.
Find a Grave
Find A Grave is a resource for finding the final
resting places of famous people. Most entries include
pictures and biographical information.
Historic
Figures
Biographies of the movers and shakers of history.
From the BBC.
InfoPlease
Biography
Search more than 30,000 biographies or browse by
category.
National
Women's Hall of Fame
Biographies of women who have been inducted into
the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls,
New York.
Nobel
e-Museum
Biographies of Nobel Laureates.
TIME
100
Profiles of the TIME 100 most influential people
of the 20th century.
Women's
History Month Biographies
Celebrities
Dead People Server
Wondering whether a celebrity is dead or alive? Check here. Includes birth
and death dates and sometimes the cause of death.
Who 2?
Bills itself as "the fastest way to find famous people online." Includes
birth and death dates and selected links.
Who's Alive and Who's Dead
Similar to the Dead People Server. Keeps track of which famous people have
died and which are still alive.
Political Leaders
Biographical
Directory of the United States Congress
Search by name, position, and/or state.
Biographies
of Government Officials
Links to official biographical information for many
U.S. government officials.
Congresswomen's
Biographies
Includes all women who have served or are currently
serving in the House of Representatives.
First
Ladies' Gallery
An index to the biographies of all First Ladies
of the United States of America, from 1789 to present.
The Official
Website of the British Monarchy
Information on the history of the monarchy, today's
royal family, and the royal art and residences.
The Political
Graveyard
A database of political history and cemeteries,
with brief biographical entries for over 120,000
U.S. political figures, living and dead, from the
1700s to the present.
POTUS—Presidents
of the United States
Background information, election results, cabinet
members, notable events, and some points of interest
on each of the presidents.
Presidents
of the United States
An index to the biographies of all presidents of
the United States of America, from 1789 to present.
Vice
Presidents of the United States
A complete list of vice presidents with extensive
information on their political careers.
Who's Who in the Federal Government
Saints
Catholic Online
Saints Index
Biographies of Catholic saints and an index of patron saints.
Patron Saints
Index
Patron saints for hundreds of places, conditions, occupations, and other topics.
Includes biographical data for each saint.
Scientists, Inventors, and Mathematicians
Biographies of Women Mathematicians
Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography
Faces
of Science: African Americans in the Sciences
African American scientists and engineers. Indexed alphabetically or by discipline.
4000 Years of Women
in Science
Biographies of pre-20th century women who made important contributions to
science. Browse by name, century, or field of study.
MacTutor History of Mathematics Biographies
National Inventors Hall of Fame
A
Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries
Biographies of 20th century scientists and the stories behind their discoveries.
Last updated: June 25, 2010