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Websites about the life and work of notable individuals from all walks of life. Categories for specific people are listed in alphabetical order, under the first letter of the person's surname or primary name.

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• 100 Great Black Britons

  http://www.100greatblackbritons.com/
  Biographies of 100 well-known or important African and Afro-Caribbean people in the UK.

• About Famous People

  http://www.aboutfamouspeople.com/
  A collection of the biographies of various historical personages.

• Australian Dictionary of Biography

  http://adb.anu.edu.au/
  Biographies of persons who were significant in Australian history. Various ways to browse or search the database.

• Bio

  http://www.biography.com/
  Features very brief biographical notes.

• Bio27.com

  http://www.bio27.com/
  Vital statistics of celebrities including information such as birth name, nationality, height, shoe size and star sign.

• Biographical Dictionary

  http://s9.com/
  More than 25,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world.

• Biography Archive

  http://www.biographyarchive.com/
  A growing collection biographical articles.

• Biography Center

  http://www.biography-center.com/
  Multi-lingual biographical directory.

• Biogs.com

  http://www.biogs.com/
  Biographies of authors and other famous people that provide a flavour of the personality as well as relating the key events in the subjects' lives.

• BrowseBiography

  http://www.browsebiography.com/
  Provides articles about a variety of people of note. Also has a section showing people born that day.

• Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction 1998

  http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/200/301/nlc-bnc/heroes_lore_yore_can_hero-ef/1998/ehome.htm
  Short illustrated profiled of personalities, both historical and fictional, who have inspired and enriched the Canadian nation. Archive.

• Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction 2001

  http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/200/301/nlc-bnc/heroes_lore_yore_can_hero-ef/2001/index-e.html
  Short illustrated profiled of personalities, both historical and fictional, who have inspired and enriched the Canadian nation. Archive.

• Current Heads of State & Dictators

  http://www.planetrulers.com/
  Current world political leaders, rulers, women/female presidents and dictators with their picture and biography profiles.

• Facts of Lives from Biography Resource Center

  http://blog.gale.com/factsoflives/
  Provides biographical information, search tips, and current biography news.

• Famous Biography

  http://www.topfamousbiography.com/
  Biography, birthday, birthplace, birthname and height of famous people.

• Great Life Stories - The life stories of generations

  http://www.greatlifestories.com/
  This community is a safe repository of personal histories and memoirs. Stories can be captured in text, audio, or video for private use, shared with the world, or published in print for current and future generations.

• Hello magazine: Profiles

  http://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/
  Profiles and biographies on royals, Hollywood actors and actresses, small screen stars, the rich and famous, celebrities, musicians, models and designers.

• Heroes of History

  http://www.heroesofhistory.com/
  Selection of noteworthy persons, their accomplishments and failures.

• International Biographical Centre

  http://www.melrosepress.co.uk/
  List of dictionaries in the fields of music, literature and poetry. General and specific biographical titles of today's leading personalities.

• MyHero.com

  http://myhero.com/
  Tells the stories of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things.

• The 2009 TIME 100

  http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1894410,00.html
  Profiles the 100 most influential people of the 20th century (as selected by TIME Magazine) in five fields of endeavor.

• The Encyclopedia of New Zealand: Biographies

  http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies
  Over 3,000 biographies of significant New Zealanders. It does not include people who are alive.

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