A biographical sketch by 1st century B.C. Roman author, Cornelius Nepos, of the Theban statesman and military leader, Epaminondas. Epaminondas lived at the beginning of the 4th century B.C. The author stresses Epaminondas's strength of...

If you scroll 1/3 of the way down, there is a section devoted to Sofonisba Anguissola. Almost to the bottom of the article is a short biographical sketch of the same.

This website gives a somewhat more mature biographical sketch of Justin Martyr. According to historical accounts,it was Martyr's fierce defence of Christianity,coupled with his natural,philosophical approach,which weaved the pattern of...

Short biographical sketch describing early feminist Susan B. Anthony and her role as a leader in the suffrage and temperance movements. Linked to the Susan B. Anthony Trial Homepage.

Biographical sketch and portrait of Sir William Phips (1651-1695), governor of Massachusetts. Explains Phips role in setting up the Court of Oyer and Terminer in May of 1692 to hear witch trial evidence, and his actions in October 1692...

A large selection of primary source documents, pictures, biographical sketches and much more about the famous war crimes trials held over a period of several years in Nuremberg after World War 2.

A short biographical sketch of Mifflin that provides details about his life and his relationship with the University of Pennsylvania.

A biographical sketch of the 8th century Old English writer Bede, best known for his History of the English Church and People.

This site from ScienceWorld provides an interesting biographical sketch of the English physicist and mathematician, Isaac Newton. The biography is a good size in length and very informative, with links provided throughout for additional...

Part of an anecdotal history of optics and the study of light. Extremely thorough treatment of the scientific findings and developments which led to the invention and refinement of the microscope. Includes a short biographical sketch and...

A brief biographical sketch of Bailey White, including photographs.

Provides details about a historical marker on Mifflin. Includes a short biographical sketch plus links to three famous Mifflin portraits (by Benjamin West, Charles Wilson Peale, and John Singleton Copley).

A succinct biographical sketch that examines the contributions of noted painter of Native American portraits and Pennsylvania native, George Catlin.

A concise biographical sketch examining the life and contributions of early photographer and Pennsylvania native, Robert Cornelius.

A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of realist painter and Pennsylvania native, Thomas Eakins.

A succinct biographical sketch that explores the life and contributions of abstract expressionist and Pennsylvania native, Franz Kline.

A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.

A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of African American painter and Pennsylvania native, Horace Pippin.

A brief biographical sketch that explores the life and contributions of the Revolutionary War heroine and Pennsylvania native, known as Molly Pitcher.

A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of scientist, naturalist, writer, and Pennsylvania native, Rachel Carson.

A good biographical sketch of John Donne. Discusses his personality, family, and relational background, and cites some of his work.

Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

A biographical sketch of this delegate from South Carolina to the Constitutional Convention. He later served as a Senator.

Brief biographical sketch of Daniel Defoe, author of "Moll Flanders". Click on an image of a landscape that relates to the book for further details and exploration.