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Wikipedia: Juan De La Cosa
A biography of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with Columbus and owned the Santa Maria. Looks at his voyages and the maps he produced as a cartographer.
PBS
Pbs the West: Looking Glass: Allalimya Takanin (1832 1877)
A biography of Nez Perce Chief Looking Glass who led his band to the Big Hole Basin where they were unexpectedly attacked by U.S. army troops.
PBS
Pbs the West: William F. Cody "Buffalo Bill"
Buffalo Bill Cody, whose life lent itself to myth-making, helped define the American West. Read this biography about the man from PBS' series on The West.
Other
Hans Christian Andersen:fairy Tales and Stories
Comprehensive personal site from Gilead Har?El with biographical information about Andersen as well as links to his stories.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: George Luks
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on George Luks in addition to a thumbnail listing of five of his works as displayed at the museum.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Roger Bacon
Sophisticated biography of Bacon that discuses his life and his works, from the now dated but once classic Catholic reference work of the first half of the twentieth century, "The Catholic Encyclopedia."
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Alexander Pope
This site provides a biography of Alexander Pope including detailed information about Pope's life and literary career. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Jacob Arcadelt
This site offers biographical information on the life of Jacob Arcadelt, as well as on his musical compositions. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Giovanni Pierluigi Da Palestrina
This site offers a biography on the life of Giovanni Palestrina. His musical compositions are discussed, and links are provided to influential people in his life. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Juliana of Norwich
Brief biography from The Catholic Encyclopedia of Juliana of Norwich, a fourteenth century writer. Details her life experiences as well as her background as a nun, and some of her writing. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is...
BBC
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.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Sir Thomas Malory
Brief biography of Sir Thomas Malory: his life, "Morte d'Arthur," and his influences upon other writers and artists. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Sara
This site gives biographical information and Biblical references to Sara, the wife of Abraham. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Moses
This site gives a biography and outline of the important role Moses played in Jewish history.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Tartaglia
Contains a brief biography of Nicolo Tartaglia. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolas Poussin
The Catholic Encyclopedia site gives you a rather extensive biography on Nicolas Poussin. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Ludovico Ariosto
This site gives a thorough biography of Ariosto. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Paul
This site contains a brief biography and history of St. Paul. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Sophonias (Zephaniah)
Provides a broad range of commentary on the Book of Sophonias from various sources. Content also includes a very brief biography of Sophonias. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. John the Baptist
The encyclopedia site is a biography (with links) to St. John the Baptist. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Alarcon, Pedro Antonio De
Short biography of this famous Spanish writer which discusses his most famous works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Pedro Calderon De La Barca
A biography of the literary work of Spanish dramatist, Pedro Calderon de la Barca. Discusses the religious connections to much of de la Barca's work. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Michel Eyquen De Montaigne
A biography containing some references to Essays and a general overview of his philosophy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola
The entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia. Contains useful biographical information, as well as an overview of his life's works and philosophy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...