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Factmonster.com has an index of biographies of famous people.
Famous,
Celebrity and Historical Biographies
Here is an index of famous people.
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Adams,
John
Biography and picture of the second president of the U.S., shaper of
the revolutionary war.
Santa
Anna
Led the Mexican troops in the Texas Revolution.
Armstrong, Lance
Lance Armstrong is a world champian cyclist.
Austin,
Stephen F.
Stephen F. Austin is known as the "Father of Texas." Type in Austin's
last name in the search box.
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Boone, Daniel
Daniel Boone, a frontiersman who lived from 1734 to 1820, explored
the unknown land of Kentucky, and blazed trails to lead the other settlers
there.
Borden,
Gail
Founded the Borden company known for milk and much more.
Bowie, James
Biography of one of the true folk heroes in early Texas.
Bush,
George W.
The is the former governor of Texas and the current President of the
United States.
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Chavez, Cesar
Biography and pictures of this union activist.
Cleary, Beverly
The biography of Beverly Cleary and insights into the many books she
has written.
Clinton,
Hillary Rodham
Biography from the First Ladies Site--Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived
at the White House after serving as First Lady of Arkansas for 12 years.
Cobb, Ty
Official website of the Major League Baseball (MLB) player.
Columbus,
Christopher
Read a brief biography of this explorer or get details about his voyages.
Coronado,
Francisco Vazquez de
Description of the life and journeys of this Spanish Conquistador.
Crockett,
Davy
Davy Crockett was a statesman, frontiersman, and participant in the
Battle of the Alamo.
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de
Leon, Martin and Patricia
A more honest, courageous and determined Texan has never been recorded
in Texas history.
de Zavala,
Lorenzo
Played an important role in Texas' battle for independence from Mexico.
Dickinson,
Susana
Susana Dickinson is remembered as the sole adult survivor who witnessed
the Battle of the Alamo.
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Earhart, Amelia
Brief biography and pictures of the famous pilot.
Edison, Thomas
Bio of the man who invented tons of cool stuff like the phonograph,
the telegraph, and the light bulb.
Eisenhower,
Dwight
American general and 34th president of the United States. He was the
principal architect of the successful Allied invasion of Europe during
World War II.
Esteban
Read about the amazing adventures of this African slave.
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Fannin,
James
Part of the fight for freedom from Mexico, famous for the Battle in
Goliad.
Ford,
Gerald
First Vice President chosen under the terms of the Twenty-fifth Amendment
and, in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, was succeeding the first
President ever to resign.
Ford, Henry
Henry Ford first introduced one of the first automobiles and created
a successful automobile company.
Frank, Anne
Anne Frank is known for her famous diary written during World War II.
Franklin, Benjamin
Benjamin Franklin was one of America's founding fathers and an inventor,
scientist, printer, and musician.
Franklin, Benjamin
This site also tells the story of Benjamin Franklin. You can see 360°
panoramas of Independence Hall and Franklin Court.
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Gates,
Bill
Gates is known world-wide in the computer industry as the founder of
Microsoft.
Gehrig, Lou
The baseball player known for the most grand slams.
Goodnight,
Mary Ann
Goodnight is know as the "Mother of the (Texas) Panhandle."
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Hodini,
Harry
Hodini is the most famous magician ever. Learn about Hodini and his
magic tricks.
Houston, Sam
Sam Houston was the first president of the Republic of Texas and a
governor of Texas.
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Jones,
Casey
Water Valley Railroad Museum Home Page. Featuring stories about the
Illinois Central Railroad, Mississippi Division, Water Valley District.
Johnson,
Lady Bird
Lady Bird Johnson was a first lady of the United States and continues
to today
Johnson,
Lyndon Baines
Texan L. B. J. was the 36th President of the United States.
Jordan, Barbara
Barbara Jordan was the first black woman to hold a seat in U. S. Congress.
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Keller,
Helen
Biography of this famous woman who lost her hearing and sight when she was
19 months old.
Kennedy,
John F.
Biography of the 35th president of the United States.
Kennedy,
Rose
Story of Rose Kennedy (1880-1995)
King, Jr.,
Martin Luther
The biography of the civil rights leader.
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Lincoln,
Abraham
Biography of one of America's most famous presidents. Lincoln was the
16th president of the United States and served during the Civil War.
Long, Jane
Jane Long is known as the "Mother of Texas."
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Milam,
Ben
Ben Milam was killed when the Texas Revolution was just getting underway.
But his leadership prior to his death helped inspire his fellow Texans
to retake San Antonio in 1835 at the Siege of Baxer, and ultimately to
win Texas independence.
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Narvaez,
Panfilo de
Read a biography of this Spanish conquistador.
Nightingale, Florence
Florence Nightingale was one of the first people to establish a nursing
school. She is know for her nursing skills and as an advocate for public
health.
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Pearl,
Minnie
Learn about one of the most famous Grand Ole Opry comediennes who wore
a price tag on her hat.
Presidents (see United States Presidents)
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Queen of
Sheba
Queen of Sheba:
Makeda
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Ross,
Betsy
Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. Learn about her life and
the history of our flag.
Ruth, Babe
Babe Ruth biography: the life and baseball accomplishments of Babe
Ruth.
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Schweitzer,
Albert
German Philosopher, Physician & Humanitarian
Seguin,
Juan
Juan Seguin played an active role in the Texas revolution.
Selena
Selena was a popular Tejano and Latino music star.
Silverstein,
Shel
Have fun and laugh at Shel Silverstein's poetry site.
Squanto
Squanto was an Indian who helped map the new colonies and assisted
the Pilgrims in the New World.
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Truman,
Harry S.
Links to essays, letters, speeches, photographs and other materials
that paint a picture of Harry S. Truman's life and times.
Travis, William
B.
William B. Travis was the Texas commander at the Battle of the Alamo.
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United
States Presidents
All the Presidents Portraits gives a small biography of the president
and it also shows each president's portrait.
United States Presidents
American Presidents gives you facts about the life of each president.
At the top of the page, pick the president of your choice.
United
States Presidents
United States Presidents gives brief biographies for each president
of the United States.
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Vaca,
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de
Find out all about this Spanish explorer of the Americas.
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Washington,
Booker T.
Born into slavery, Booker T. Washington became one of America's important
educators and leaders of black Americans.
Washington,
George
Farmer, soldier, and first president of the United States of America.
Students can learn all about him on the Internet.
White,
E. B.
Tribute to the literary stylist and author of "Stuart Little" includes
a bio, pictures, and related White resources.
Wilder,
Laura Ingalls
Read the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family as they cross
the United States and settle in the West.
Wright,
Wilbur and Orville
The Wright brothers invented one of the first flying machines.
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Detrichtson Zaharias, Mildred (Babe)
Babe Detrichtson is know as one of the great female athletes of all
time.
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