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Catholic Encyclopedia: Lorenzo Valla
Entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Contains excellent biographical information, including works, the atmosphere of his times, and the variious reactions against his work. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Maria Cosway
This is one of few articles that focuses on Maria Cosway solely. Typically she is discussed in the shadow of her husband, Richard. This is the biography of Maria Cosway, one of the fine miniature painters of the 18th century. Please note...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Angelica Kauffman
This biography of Angelica Kauffmann has ommitted little. It is comprehensive in its coverage of her life. 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: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Contains a detailed biography of artist Michelangelo. Written from a Catholic perspective. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Jesus
This student article on Jesus, the founder of Christianity, includes a detailed biography, images and related links.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Meister Johann Eckhart
Written from a Catholic point of view, a biography of Meister Eckhart with numerous hotlinks to related topics. 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: Cecilius Calvert
This page gives a detailed biography of the second Lord Baltimore, Cecilius Calvert, and his rule over the colony for almost forty years with an iron hand. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Pierre Jean De Smet
Catholic Encyclopedia provides a biography on Pierre-Jean de Smet, discussing his missionary work. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Edward Hopper
This entry contains reproductions of paintings by Edward Hopper. Also includes a link to view his biography.
Other
Oberlin: Charles Grandison Finney
This site provides a brief biography of Charles G. Finney (1792-1875 CE) and his accomplishments.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Franklin D Roosevelt
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Franklin D Roosevelt and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Other
History of Simon Bolivar (1783 1830)
Easy to understand biography on Simon Bolivar, "one of South America's greatest generals".
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Siteseen: American Historama: George Washington
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George Washington and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Curated OER
University of New York: David Harold Blackwell
Called by many the greatest African American mathematician, David Blackwell has won many awards in his field. This site from the University of New York at Buffalo provides a thorough biography of his life and work.
Curated OER
University of New York: J. Ernest Wilkins, Jr.
A biography from the University of New York at Buffalo on Wilkins that also includes a partial list of his research publications and his lifetime awards.
Curated OER
University of New York: J. Ernest Wilkins, Jr.
A biography from the University of New York at Buffalo on Wilkins that also includes a partial list of his research publications and his lifetime awards.
Curated OER
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If you want to know about Eric Carle or any of his books this is the place to begin. Site includes biography, summary of books, information about his tours as well as links to lesson plans written by teachers.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Anne Hutchinson
Considered one of the earliest American feminists, Anne Hutchinson was a spiritual leader in colonial Massachusetts who challenged male authority.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Emma Lazarus
Brief biographical information on the author of the inscription on the Statue of Liberty, Emma Lazarus. Provides links to related articles, lesson plans and online activities.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: John W. Shirley: Sir Ralph Lane
Lane is best known for being sent to the New World on a mission to establish a settlement on Roanoke Island, by order of Sir Walter Raleigh. Discover how successful his expedition was and other biographical data about the explorer.
Other
The Guide to Musical Theatre: Bob Fosse American Choreographer
Article about Bob Fosse musical revivals and new shows made in tribute to him, also includes information on Fosse dance style.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Events of 1831: Interactive Timeline
This interactive timeline helps you examine how some of the events of 1831 were related. Significant events include slavery, abolition, evangelical revivalism, and new inventions.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: George Washington
Read George Washington's two inaugural speeches and his Annual Messages which give an interesting review of the beginning of the new United States. Included are links to some other writings of Washington and an 1808 biography.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Genes Are Real Things
Long after Gregor Mendel knew that something controlled heredity three other scientists finally put his research together with new evidence from microscopes to determine that genes do exist. This multimedia article includes animations,...