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Biographical Sites

A&E Biography - Contains information about 25,000 famous people - past and present.

Biographical Dictionary - This dictionary covers more than 28,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day.

Children's Literature Web Guide  - The websites listed here include authors' personal websites and websites maintained by fans, scholars, and readers.

Dead People Server - This is a very interesting database of individuals (dead or alive) who have achieved a status among the famous.

Distinguished Women - Biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways.

Find-A-Grave - Though it sounds gruesome, there is some valuable information to be found here.  See the graves of thousands of people from around the world.

Internet Public Library Biographies Resources - Contains links to biographical information of prominent individuals in all areas of culture.

JockBio.com - This is a wonderful site to find full length biographies of sports related figures.

Louisiana State University Libraries Webliography - This site is an index to writers.