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Minnesota Author Biographies Project
This resource provides biographies for 36 past and present Minnesota authors.
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Architect of the Capitol: Julius Sterling Morton
This site has a biography of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902 CE), the famous Nebraskan and successful farmer. He taught people about modern techniques of farming and forestry and went on to be the founder of Arbor Day.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Black Mathematicians
Gives information about the lives and accomplishments of famous African-American mathematicians.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Women Scientists From Around the World
Gives brief information about the lives and accomplishments of famous women scientists from around the globe.
Agnes Scott College
Alphabetical Index of Women Mathematicians
Read the biographies of dozens of women mathematicians who were important in the 1700's, 1800's, and 1900's.
University at Buffalo
A Modern History of Blacks in Mathematics
Biographies of Blacks in mathematics from the 1700s to the present time.
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St. Petersburg Guide: Famous Russian People
Information on eleven famous Russians who are writers, poets, composers, and artists. Includes picture.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Mihailo Petrovic Alas
An article discussing the life and contributions of a famous mathematician Mihailo Petrovic Alas.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Mathematicians
A list of mathematicians with brief descriptions of their most important contributions.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Famous Alabamians
In this instructional activity, learners will use print and non-print reference sources to examine the lives of famous Alabamians and their contributions to our society.
PBS
Pbs: Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo
This PBS site offers the biography of Vallejo, a California Mexican who placed his faith in the United States government, only to lose most of his land and political power.
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California Native: Who Was Pancho Villa?
A short summary of the life of the famous Mexican outlaw, Pancho Villa.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Charles Kettering
This famous Ohioan had many great accomplishments including founding DELCO, the company who "brought the automobile into the Age of Electricity."
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New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources: Major General John Stark
Major General John Stark, one of the heroes of the Revolutionary War, is featured with a concise biography.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Famous Alabamians
In this unit, students will work to create their choice of a presentation on an Alabama citizen who has made a difference in the state, as well as the nation.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: People
This website is broken down into six subheadings for six groups of people who have made a difference in some way in the state of North Carolina. Click on the subheadings to learn more about these people.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Rothschild Family
This article provides detailed information on the Rothschild family, a legendary banking and finance dynasty.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Bridget "Biddy" Mason
Read the biography of Biddy Mason (1818-1891 CE), a tremendously hard worker who fought to gain her freedom from slavery and eventually became the first black woman to own land in Los Angeles.
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Bibliotecas Virtuales De Mexico: Fotografias Y Grabados De Emiliano Zapata
A collection of photos of Emiliano Zapata. Click on each thumbnail to see larger version, along with info about the photo, written in Spanish.
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Woman Spirit: Tocmetone (Sarah Winnemucca) Paiute
Biography of Winnemucca, peacemaker, crusader, and champion of the Native American cause.
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Famous New Jerseyans
Provides a list of famous writer, artists, and other well known people from the state of New Jersey. Click on the name under the picture to find out more about that person.
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Internet Cello Society: Portrait of Pablo Casals
A biography of the famous Spanish cellist, Pablo Casals. Of particular interest is the outstanding courage he displayed during the Spanish Civil War.
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Idaho Mountain Express: Wovoka, Lame Deer, Rolling Thund
A great description of Wovoka's religion and the influence of the "Ghost Dance." It also describes how the "Ghost Dance" has evolved since his death.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Sir James Douglas
Sir James Douglas was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trader who became the second Governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island and the first Governor of the Colony of British Columbia. A synopsis of his life and family tree is provided here.
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