Famous

Because there are many great sites on the internet that contain biographies of famous people and famous historical people, the names of individual famous people are not listed on this page. The famous person you choose to learn more about WILL be found in the sites listed below!

You WILL be able to find exactly what you need here by following the links below and searching for the famous person you are interested in learning more about!


Sites with Biographical Information about Famous Historical People

BBC: Historical Figures: Biographies of Famous Historical Figures

Biographies of Famous People Both Past and Present: - SEARCHABLE by keyword

The Biographic Dictionary: Covers more than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day- SEARCHABLE by keyword

Famous People: The online database which chronicles the lives of famous people throughout the world. The list includes historical figures, celebrities, and those individuals who have influenced the lives of others.

Famous People by States: A directory of each state and a listing of each famous person born in that state and what made each one famous

Famous People - Their Lives: Features the lives of some of the world's most famous people and greatest achievers. Read the biographies of some of the most influential people whose achievements have helped shape the modern world, including famous artists, musicians, politicians, celebrities and scientists.

History.com: Notable American Videos

Hyperhistory.com: Alphabetical index of persons in Hyperhistory. Famous people biographies included in the listings along with famous historical world leaders.

Kids Network: Famous People: Biographies and profiles of people who have shaped our world. Personalities include statesmen, leaders, political thinkers, inventors, scientists, artists, writers, actors, and MORE

The Time 100: Artists and Entertainers: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 artists and entertainers

The Time 100: Heroes and Icons: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 heroes and historical icons

The Time 100: Leaders and Revolutionaries: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 heroes and historical icons

The Time 100: Scientists and Thinkers: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 scientist and thinkers

Who's Who in American History: 102 biographies sorted by names, historical era, or occupations: photographs throughout the site

Who2?: An encyclopedia of famous people, profiles of real people and fictional characters

World of Biography: Provides authentic information about famous personalities or inspirational people's life in a concise yet comprehensive manner


Famous African Americans - Male and Female

African American Literature: Historical facts and links to writer's biographies

Black Inventors A-Z: An A-Z list of popular Black inventors; biographies, images, timelines, and other media

Celebrate Black History: EXCELLENT! Interactive timeline, biographies, videos

Famous African American Women Writers: Facts and Quotes from the writers

Famous African American Biographies: Text only

Notable African Americans: A categorical listing of famous African Americans with links to individual biographies



Notable African American Women: Find biographies, quotes, and other information on notable African American women in history

Real African American Heroes: A website dedicated to all African Americans who over the years have made a difference; Historical Facts; photos

Prominent African Americans: Alphabetical listing of Prominent African Americans with a brief summary of what makes him or her famous


Famous Artists

Biographies of Famous Artists

Famous Artists' Gallery: An EXCELLENT site to view famous artists' works; Also contains a link to the artist's biography on Wikipedia

Web Museum, Paris: An alphabetical listing of famous artists with links to biographical information as well as samples of the artist's work

World of Biography: Famous Artists: Facts and links to sites which contain more information


Famous Architects

Biographies of World Famous Architects: Explores the architect, their architecture, careers, and works

Famous Architects: Alphabetical listings, biographical information, and photos

Famous Architect Biographies: Text only

Great Architects A-Z: Alphabetical listings, biographies, photos, and MORE


Famous Explorers

Great Links to Famous Explorers


Famous Historical Leaders

Biographies of World Famous Leaders - Text Only

Great Links to Famous Historical Leaders

The Time 100: Leaders and Revolutionaries: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 heroes and historical icons

World of Biography: Famous Historical Figures: Facts and links to sites which contain more information


Famous Inventors

Great Links to Famous Inventors


Famous Mathematicians

Famous Mathematicians: Click on an image to find further information about that mathematician and their ideas

Famous Women Mathematicians: Alphabetical list with links to biographies and photo

Mathematicians: Links to biographies, information, famous theorems and women mathematicians.

World of Biography: Famous Mathematicians: Facts and links to sites which contain more information


Famous Musicians and Dancers

Biograhy.com: Videos of Famous Musicians

Biographies of World Famous Musicians and Dancers - Text Only

Famous Composers: Biographies and photos

Famous Musicians in History: Brief biographies of some of the famous names in music ; Browse by name or decade

The Time 100: Artists and Entertainers: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 artists and entertainers

From PBS: Jazz Greats: Timeline, musician biographies

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum

Famous Philanthropists

Famous Philanthropists: A listing of celebrities and an explanation of the charity each supports

The Ten Most Famous Philanthropists: Brief biographies of the ten most famous philanthropists of the past and present


Famous Philosophers

Biographies of World Famous Philosophers - Text Only

Quotes from Famous Philosophers: Names listed alphabetically; click on the philosopher's name to read quotes written by that philosopher

World of Biography: Famous Philosophers Figures: Facts and links to sites which contain more information


Famous Poets

Famous Poets and Poems: Brief biographical information; Alphabetical listings; Search by decades, by nationality, contemporary poets, women poets, African American poets, and Nobel prize poets

Famous Writers: Poets: Biographies and Photos

Poets: A listing of the most famous poets with complete biographical information

ShadowPoetry.com: Each section contains a photograph of the poet, a short biography, and an average of 12 poems written by the poet


Famous Political Leaders

Biographies of World Famous Politicians - Text Only

Biograhy.com: Videos of Famous Political Figures

Political Leaders: A listing of the most famous political leaders with complete biographical information

The Time 100: Leaders and Revolutionaries: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 leaders and revolutionaries

Who2: Political Leaders: Listed alphabetically with links to biographies

World of Biography: Famous Political Figures: Facts and links to sites which contain more information


Famous Scientists

Biographies of Notable Scientists

Biographies of World Famous Scientists - Text Only

The Time 100: Scientists and Thinkers: EXCELLENT! Biographical information and background information about the world's top 20 scientist and thinkers

Who2: Scientists: Listed alphabetically with links to biographies

Famous Scientists.net: A website devoted to famous scientists; The purpose here is to both enlighten and entertain.



Famous Scientists: A list with links to sites with more information about that scientist

Notable Female Scientists - Biographies

World of Biography: Famous Scientists: Facts and links to sites which contain more information

4000 Years of Women in Science: Alphabetical listing with a short description of the her contribution to science


Famous Spiritual and Leaders

Spiritual and Religious Leaders: A listing of the most famous spiritual and religious leaders with complete biographical information


Famous Sports Figures

A-Z Sports Biographies: A listing of famous sport figures with a short paragraph about his or her accomplishments

Biograhy.com: Videos of Famous Athletes

Biographies of World Famous Athletes - Text Only

Top 100 Athletes of the Century: Biographies and photos

World of Biography: Famous Sport Figures: Facts and links to sites which contain more information

Sports Hall of Fame  
Baseball Motorsports
Basketball Swimming
Boxing Tennis
Football U.S.A. Track and Field
Hockey Volleyball

Famous Women

Famous Women Mathematicians: Alphabetical list with links to biographies and photo

National Women's Hall of Fame: Search by Last Name, or click on the alphabetical listings; biographies and photo

Notable African American Women: Find biographies, quotes, and other information on notable African American women in history

Notable Female Scientists - Biographies

Timeline of Women in Space: Historical Facts, photos

Women of the Century: 100 Years of American Heroes From Discovery Education; Women listed by categories and by decades

Women in History: Alphabetical listing with links to biographical information and photo


Famous Literary Writers

African American Literature: Historical facts and links to writer's biographies

Biographies of World Famous Writers - Text Only

Famous African American Women Writers: Facts and Quotes from the writers

Time for Kids: Famous African Authors: Biographical Information, and excerpts from their writings

World of Biography: Famous Literary Authors: Facts and links to sites which contain more information


Famous Historical Speeches

Famous Historical Speeches Text of the famous speech

History.com - Audio Clips: Listen to audio files of famous speeches

History.com - Video Clips: Watch video files of famous speeches

History Place: Great Speeches Collection: Historical background information; text of speech, and in audio clips

History and Politics Outloud: A SEARCHABLE archive of speeches given by famous Americans

Top 100 Speeches of the Twentieth Century: Text, photos, and audio and video clips





American History Calendar

American History Calendar: A calendar site showing American history in a unique way: through a user-friendly web calendar. Birthdays of important people in American history and important events in American history can be viewed; interactive - browse through it and display details on a specific person or event. A printer friendly version of the calendar is also available.


American History Museum

Smithsonian National Museum of American History:Discover history through objects, photographs, interactive timelines: Complete archived collections - excellent!


History Search Engine

HistoryBuff: Search for resources and information about historical events, people, and places


The History Channel

The History Channel: Each month the History Channel takes new explorations into the past and puts them on display for you, utilizing state-of-the-art interactive technology; listen to speeches drawn from the most famous broadcasts and recordings of the Twentieth Century. The History Channel Time Machine brings you to a different speech every day; trivia quiz; fact of the day; games


U.S. History Images

U.S. History Images: What better way to learn about and appreciate the history of the United States than through viewing the illustrations of artists from the last century and a half! The images are all in the public domain and are free for anyone to use in any way after viewing the Terms of Use. This website is a work in progress and new images are always being added. Present topics for images include: Life in the Colonies, Colonial Patriots, Native Americans, Native American Culture, The Age of Exploration, and Explorers



Educational American History Powerpoints
Educational American History Videos


Reference Sites to Help in Your Research

1upinfo.com: A free encyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword

American Memory Learning Page of the Library of Congress: Historical collections of photographs, documents, motion pictures, and sound recordings about American culture and history - SEARCHABLE by keyword

Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z

Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE


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