Biographies - From Scientists to Activists - Read About Their Legacies

Inspiring stories of those who stood tall against the storm.

Freya stark biography

Field Information Full Name Freya Stark Date of Birth 31 January 1893 Place of Birth Paris, France Date of Death 30 January 1993 Place of Death Asolo, Italy Citizenship Country of Residence British Education Self-educated, primarily Profession Travel writer, explorer, political commentator Years of Activity 1920s - 1980s Brief Information Freya Stark was a British explorer and travel writer known for her travels in the Middle East.




Bruce dern biography

Field Information Full Name Bruce Dern Date of Birth 04 June 1936 Place of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA Date of Death - Place of Death - Citizenship Country of Residence United States Education New Trier High School, University of Pennsylvania Profession Actor Years of Activity 1960-present Brief Information Bruce Dern is an American actor known for his distinctive performances in a wide range of film roles.




Harry crews biography

Field Information Full Name Harry John Crews Date of Birth 07 June 1935 Place of Birth Alma, Georgia, USA Date of Death 28 March 2012 Place of Death Gainesville, Florida, USA Citizenship Country of Residence United States Education University of Florida (BA, MA, PhD) Profession Novelist, Poet, Playwright, Professor Years of Activity 1960s - 2012 Brief Information Harry Crews was an American novelist known for his raw and often violent depictions of Southern life and its inhabitants.




Linda christian biography

Field Information Full Name Linda Christian Date of Birth 18 November 1923 Place of Birth Sinaloa, Mexico Date of Death 22 July 2011 Place of Death Palm Desert, California, USA Citizenship Country of Residence Mexican, American Education - Profession Actress Years of Activity 1940s - 1970s Brief Information Linda Christian was a Mexican-American actress who played supporting roles in Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s.




Biography of bhim rao ambedkar

Field Information Full Name Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Date of Birth 14 April 1891 Place of Birth Mhow, Central Provinces, British India Date of Death 06 December 1956 Place of Death Delhi, India Citizenship Country of Residence Indian Education Columbia University (MA, PhD), London School of Economics (DSc), Gray's Inn (Bar-at-Law) Profession Jurist, Economist, Social Reformer, Politician Years of Activity 1913-1956 Brief Information Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer, and political leader who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India.