What's in this database?

Information about people. Includes over 140,000 biographies and obituaries, with over 32,000 photographs of the subjects.

Sources

More than 100 volumes of biographical reference books published by H. W. Wilson and other well-known reference publishers. Includes all volumes of Current Biography, the World Author Series, Nobel Prize Winners, World Artists, World Film Directors, American Reformers, and numerous biographical books on musicians and composers throughout history. See Source List for complete list of books included.

Dates covered

From ancient to modern times

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