University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Sir Isaac Newton Biography
This is an in-depth biographical account of the life of Sir Isaac Newton. Includes an image of his childhood home. Uses popups.
Library of Congress
Loc: Global Gateway: Kraus Collection of Sir Francis Drake
From the rare book and special collections of the Library of Congress, presents important primary and secondary source materials by and about Sir Francis Drake.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: Days With Sir Roger De Coverly by J. Addison and R. Steele
This famous British duo recount their stay with the fictional Sir Roger and his acquaintances in this e-book. Multiple formats are available for download or reading online.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Sir Francis Drake's Voyage Round the World
An account of Sir Francis Drake's voyage to the South Seas, and then around the Earth, that he began in 1577. The narrative is attributed to Francis Pretty, a member of the crew.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sir Roger Bannister
The Academy of Achievement provides a biography on Sir Roger Bannister, Oxford University student who is known for breaking the four minute mile.
Other
War of 1812: Sir Issac Brock: A Biography
The War of 1812 website presents an excerpt from an essay on Sir Issac Brock. Clearly an admirer of Brock's military success, courage and patriotism, this entry includes a portrait and links to related resources. (1997)
McGill University
Sir William Osler
A brief biography of Sir William Osler, a man who helped dramatically improve the training of doctors.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Sir Robert Robinson Biographical
In 1947 Sir Robert was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work investigations on plant products, especially the alkaloids. The Nobel Foundation's site provides a biography on Robinson which discusses his accomplishments. Also...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage 1580
Fordham University provides this primary source document that was written by Sir Francis Drake's Gentlemen at Arms, Francis Pretty. It is his personal records of the voyage Drake took around the world in 1577, which began in the South...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sir Peter Jackson
A biography of movie director Peter Jackson, winner of several Oscars for his film trilogy, Lord of the Rings. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sir Tim Berners Lee
A biography of Tim Burners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. His vision of an open system for the exchange of information has shaped the world we live in today. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
First World War
First World war.com: Sir Arthur Currie
The great Canadian general, Sir Arthur Currie is profiled in a detailed summary of his personal life and military career. Included are links to allow researchers to investigate other battles that Currie was involved in as well as other...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Sir Gibbie by George Mac Donald
The full text of the novel Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Other
Sir Joseph John Thomson
Have you ever wondered who discovered the electron? The answer is Nobel Prize winning physicist Sir Joseph John Thomson.
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: Sir John Henry Pelly
This is a brief biography of, Governor of the Hudson Bay Company, Henry Pelly. It describes his accomplishments which include negotiating a fur trade treaty for the Alaska fur trade between the Hbc and the Russian American Fur Company....
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Press Release: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016 to Jean-Pierre Sauvage of the University of Strasbourg, Sir J. Fraser Stoddart of Northwestern University, and Bernard L. Feringa University of...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Introduction to Practical Criticism
An in-depth learning module in literary criticism. Students read and listen to a poem by Sir Thomas Wyatt and an excerpt from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, and analyze their structure and meaning. Includes multiple-choice quizzes.
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: Sir George Simpson
This comprehensive biography describes the life and accomplishments of HBC governor, George Simpson, under whose leadership the Hudson's Bay Company excelled.
National Museums Liverpool
Walker Art Gallery: George Romney
An intriguing site on the life and works of British artist George Romney. There are links to further biographies of important people in his life, including Emma Hart, Sir William Hamilton, and Lord Nelson, and how their lives intermingled.
Other
City of Plymouth: Sir Joshua Reynolds: The Acquisition of Genius
Illustrated overview of Reynolds's life and career.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of Adventures in the Secret
This site provides the complete etext to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Adventures in the Secret Service of the Post-Office Department.
Other
Sherlockian.net: The Life of Holmes' Creator
This is a fabulous site for the Sherlock Holmes lover. Provided here is a brief biography of Holmes' creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle along with many other links to Sherlockian information.
University of California
University of California Berkeley: Isaac Newton
This site is given by the University of California, Berkeley, and it provides a detailed biography of Sir Isaac Newton, along with extensive information on his mathematical works.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Elton John
Read extensive biographical details on successful music artist, Sir Elton John, a 1994 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
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