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  1. Albert Einstein

    Albert Einstein (born March 14, 1879, Ulm, Württemberg, Germany—died April 18, 1955, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.) was a German-born physicist who developed the special and general theories of relativity and won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.

  2. Albert Einstein: Biography, Physicist, Nobel Prize Winner

    Read full bio. Physicist Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity and won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics. Read about his inventions, IQ, wives, death, and more.

  3. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Born: January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Died: April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee (aged 39) Awards And Honors: Grammy Award (1970) Nobel Prize (1964) Notable Works: “I Have A Dream” Notable Family Members: spouse Coretta Scott King. Recent News. May 11, 2024, 2:11 PM ET (AP) What's the history of 'outside agitators'?

  4. Abraham Lincoln

    Born: February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S. Died: April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C. (aged 56) Title / Office: presidency of the United States of America (1861-1865), United States. House of Representatives (1847-1849), United States. (Show more) Political Affiliation: Republican Party. Whig Party. Awards And Honors: Hall of Fame (1900)

  5. Biography

    A biography, or simply bio, is a detailed description of a person's life. It involves more than just basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death; it portrays a person's experience of these life events.

  6. Martin Luther King Jr.: Biography, Civil Rights Activist, MLK Jr

    Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who had a seismic impact on race relations in the United States, beginning in the mid-1950s. Among his many efforts, King...

  7. How to Write a Biography: 6 Tips for Writing Biographical Texts

    Biographies are how we learn information about another human being’s life. Whether you want to start writing a biography about a famous person, historical figure, or an influential family member, it’s important to know all the elements that make a biography worth both writing and reading. Learn From the Best. Community & Government. Wellness. Food.

  8. The 30 Best Biographies of All Time

    Alexander Hamilton, Frida Kahlo, Steve Jobs and more — check out the 30 best biographies you absolutely have to read in a lifetime.