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1. www.biographyonline.net › people › famous-100List of Top 100 Famous People | Biography Online

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   A list of famous people, mainly from the 19th, 20th and 21st Century. Includes famous actors, artists, politicians, entrepreneurs, sportsmen, religious people ..

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     A list of the most famous women from around the world....

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     Donald Trump Biography. Donald Trump (1946 – ) is the 45th...

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     Short Biography of Queen Victoria (1819 –1901) ... In...

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     Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) – an...

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     Marilyn Monroe Biography. Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) Model,...

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     Queen Elizabeth (1952 – ) was crowned Head of State, Head of...

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     Cleopatra VII Philopator (69 BC – August 12, 30 BC) was an...

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     Walt Disney Biography. Walt Disney (1901 – 1966) was a film...

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     Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) was an Italian explorer,...

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3. reedsy.com › discovery › blogThe 30 Best Biographies of All Time | Reedsy Discovery

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   • A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar. Buy on Amazon. This biography of esteemed mathematician John Nash was both a finalist for the 1998 Pulitzer Prize and the basis for the award-winning film of the same name.
   • Alan Turing: The Enigma: The Book That Inspired the Film The Imitation Game - Updated Edition by Andrew Hodges. Buy on Amazon. Hodges’ 1983 biography of Alan Turing sheds light on the inner workings of this brilliant mathematician, cryptologist, and computer pioneer.
   • Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow. Buy on Amazon. Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton is not only the inspiration for a hit Broadway musical, but also a work of creative genius itself.
   • Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston. Buy on Amazon. A prolific essayist, short story writer, and novelist, Hurston turned her hand to biographical writing in 1927 with this incredible work, kept under lock and key until it was published 2018.

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   Read exclusive biographies, watch videos, and discover fascinating stories about your favorite icons, musicians, authors, and historical figures.

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6. www.biographyonline.net › people › 100-most100 most influential people in the world | Biography Online

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   Muhammad(570 – 632 AD) Prophet of Islam.

   Isaac Newton (1642 – 1727) – British mathematician and scientist.

   Jesus of Nazareth (c.5BC – 30 AD) Spiritual teacher and central figure of Christianity.

   Buddha(c 563 – 483 BC) Spiritual Teacher and founder of Buddhism.

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   The list by Michael Hart is very useful for finding a list of very influential people. Like any list, everyone will have their own opinion and when it comes to ranking – there is ‘no’ right answer. My main observation is that he has given a high weighting to scientists and writers than I might. Most notable omissions Abraham Lincolnwho prevented th...

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8. www.biographyonline.net › people › people-who100 People who changed the world | Biography Online

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   A list of 100 people who have changed the world, including, Jesus Christ, ML King, M.Gandhi, W.Churchill, T.Jefferson, M.Teresa, M.Curie, A.Einstein, Shakespeare.

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   Discover the best biographies of some of history's greatest figures, including Steve Jobs, Alexander Hamilton, and William Shakespeare.

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    What makes a good biography?

    • At the risk of sounding cliché, the best biographies do exactly this: bring their subjects to life. A great biography isn’t just a laundry list of events that happened to someone. Rather, it should weave a narrative and tell a story in almost the same way a novel does. In this way, biography differs from the rest of nonfiction.

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    Who are the most famous people in the world?

    • More famous people Simon Bolivar (1783 – 1830) Venezuelan independence activist in South America. Cristiano Ronaldo (1985 – ) Portuguese footballer. Emmeline Pankhurst (1858 – 1928) English suffragette. Famous historical figures : A list of famous people throughout the ages, which includes people from ancient civilisations to the present.

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    What are the best biographies to read in a lifetime?

    • Alexander Hamilton, Frida Kahlo, Steve Jobs and more — check out the 30 best biographies you absolutely have to read in a lifetime.

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    Who are the 100 Most Influential People in the world?

    • 100 most influential people – A list of 100 most influential people as chosen by Michael H. Hast, from his book 100 most influential people in the world. Includes; Muhammad, Jesus Christ, Lord Buddha, Confucius, St Paul and Johann Gutenberg.

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