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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Oscar Wilde (1854 1900)
Brief biography of Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and critic Oscar Wilde.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: William Wordsworth (1170 1850)
Brief biography of English romantic poet William Wordsworth.
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Bbc: Historic Figures: Winston Churchill (1874 1965)
Brief but detailed biography of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister who inspired his country in World War Two.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: William Shakespeare (1564 1616)
Brief biography of playwright William Shakespeare, including personal information and life as a poet and actor.
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Bbc History: British History: Civil War: Wren and Saint Paul's Cathedral
Drawings of and background information on the designs, by English architect Christopher Wren, for rebuilding Saint Paul's after the Great Fire destroyed the existing structure (Old Saint Paul's) in 1666.
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Bbc: Historic Figures: Vladimir Lenin (1870 1924)
A biography on the first leader of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Ilych Lenin. Discusses his legacy and his accomplishments throughout his life.
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Bbc: Historic Figures: Olaudah Equiano
A brief biography of Olaudah Equiano, an African who is famous for writing a narrative of his life as a slave, sailor, writer, Englishman, Christian, and abolitionist. Archived.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Francis Bacon (1561 1626)
BCC provides a short summary of the life of Francis Bacon (1561-1626 CE) who is best remembered for promoting the 'Scientific Method' of testing a theory.
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Bbc: History: Edmund Cartwright (1743 1823)
A summary of inventor Edmund Cartwright's (1743-1823 CE) life including details on many of his failed inventions. Archived.
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Bbc: Empire: General Charles Gordon
Brief biography of General Charles Gordon (1833-1885 CE) from the BBC (British Broadcasting Cooperation). Archived.
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Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Battle of Monte Cassino
Short article discusses the battle for Monte Cassino.
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Bbc: Historic Figures: Marcus Garvey (1887 1940)
Brief biographical resource on Marcus Garvey, the creator of the "Back to Africa" movement in the United States. Archived.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Charles Dickens (1812 70)
Brief biography of Charles Dickens contains information about his life and career as a writer.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: George Eliot (1819 80)
Brief biography of Mary Ann Evans, who wrote under the pen name George Eliot, including information about her life and career as a writer.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Homer (Ca. 750 650 Bc)
Brief biography of what little is known of the Ancient Greek author called Homer.
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Bbc: Joseph Stalin: National Hero or Cold Blooded Murderer
An overview of the rule of Joseph Stalin can be found in this biographical article of the former Soviet ruler.