A short but good biography of the famous Quaker abolitionist who established a school for slaves in Philadelphia in 1770. He wrote a pamphlet in 1772 which led to the establishment of the anti-slave trade movement in England.

A great list of famous people - gives the city of their birth, birth and death dates, occupation and a link to a biography of each one.

Learn about the remarkable life and career of Maggie L. Walker, an African American teacher and successful business woman. Also includes a gallery of personal photographs, an online tour Walker's home and information about her work as a...

Maggie Lena Walker was an entrepreneur and the first female bank president in the United States. Find out about the personal life and many impressive career firsts of this African American teacher and businesswoman.

This excellent biography of Alexander Hamilton is part of the University of Missouri's "Famous Trials" site. With text links to personal letters and other documents written by Hamilton.

An image of "Famous Persons Cycle (reconstruction)", created by Andrea Del Castagno, c. 1450 (Fresco).

An image of "Famous Persons: Queen Esther", created by Andrea Del Castagno, c. 1450 (Fresco transferred to wood, 120 x 150 cm).

An image of "Famous Persons: Queen Tomyris", created by Andrea Del Castagno, c. 1450 (Fresco transferred to wood, 245 x 155 cm).

An image of "Famous Persons: Francesco Petrarca", created by Andrea Del Castagno, c. 1450 (Fresco transferred to wood, 247 x 153 cm).

An image of "Famous Persons: Pippo Spano", created by Andrea Del Castagno, c. 1450 (Fresco transferred to wood, 250 x 154 cm).

An image of "Famous Persons: Niccolo Acciaiuoli", created by Andrea Del Castagno, c. 1450 (Fresco transferred to wood, 250 x 154 cm).

An image of "Famous Persons: Farinata degli Uberti", created by Andrea Del Castagno, c. 1450 (Fresco transferred to wood, 250 x 154 cm).

An image of "Famous Persons: The Cumean Sibyl", created by Andrea Del Castagno, c. 1450 (Fresco transferred to wood, 250 x 154 cm).

An image of "Famous Persons: Giovanni Boccaccio", created by Andrea Del Castagno, c. 1450 (Fresco transferred to wood, 250 x 154 cm).

An image of "Famous Persons: Dante Allighieri", created by Andrea Del Castagno, c. 1450 (Fresco, transferred to wood, 250 x 154 cm).

A guide to contemporary art around the world, themes, types of modern art, conceptual art, performance art, famous modern artists. We should at least pull out the artists we have in our famous persons bank. Should be cross-checked...