Learn about the life and career of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, one of the greatest stock market investors in India. He was known as the Indian Warren Buffet or the King of Dalal Street and died in 2022.
Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937, in Qingshui Township (later upgraded to district in 2010), Taichung County, Taiwan. In February 1963, Master Cheng Yen apprenticed under Venerable Master Yin Shun at the Lin Chi Temple. "Now that you are a Buddhist monastic, remember always to work for Buddhism and for all living beings.”.
Conan Doyle was born in Scotland on . He passed away on July 7, 1930. Between those two days, he led quite a life! This online biography covers both the professional and private life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Walter Isaacson's worldwide bestselling biography of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs. Based on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs conducted over two years--as well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues--Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative.
Pop surrealism as the visual genre and personal reflections as the object of my artistic pursuit. Roby Dwi Antono was born in 1990. He lives and works in Yogyakarta, lndonesia.
Saki was a Scottish writer and journalist whose stories depict the Edwardian social scene with a flippant wit and power of fantastic invention used both to satirize social pretension, unkindness, and stupidity and to create an atmosphere of horror.
Jerzy Kosinski was a Polish novelist who emigrated to the United States after escaping Nazi persecution in Poland. He survived the Holocaust by masquerading as a Catholic in central Poland. His novel, ‘The Painted Bird’ was a supposed autobiographical account of his double life.
Actor Steve Cochran was born in Eureka, Calif. in 1917 and died in 1965 aboard his yacht somewhere off the coast of Guatemala, leaving his staff adrift.
Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett entered the wedding lock on 25th June, 1993, at St. James Lutheran Church located in Marion, Indiana. However the marriage was short-lived and the couple divorced after around two years from their marriage.
This biography of esteemed mathematician John Nash was both a finalist for the 1998 Pulitzer Prize and the basis for the award-winning film of the same name. Nasar thoroughly explores Nash’s prestigious career, from his beginnings at MIT to his work at the RAND Corporation — as well the internal battle he waged against schizophrenia, a.
– Kevin Woo debuted solo in the US on J. – His former labels are Coridel Entertainment, NH Media, and XING Entertainment. – He was in U-KISS from 2008-2017 and XING from 2006-2008. – His Japanese label is Japan Music Entertainment, which he signed with them on July 22nd, 2018.
Kenule, or Ken, Saro-Wiwa was an environmental activist, author, and television producer. He was born in Bori, a small town in the Niger Delta; his father, Jim Wiwa, was a chief of the Ogoni people, an ethnic minority in the Delta region. He received the Read MoreKenule “Ken” Beeson Saro-Wiwa (1941-1995).
Meghan, duchess of Sussex (born August 4, 1981, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) is an American British actress and consort (2018–) of Prince Harry, duke of Sussex and fifth in line to the British throne.
The Walt Disney World Resort, also called Walt Disney World or Disney World, is an entertainment complex near Orlando, Florida. It opened on October 1, 1971 with only the Magic Kingdom theme park. It has since added Epcot (October 1, 1982), Disney's Hollywood Studios (May 1, 1989) and Disney's Animal Kingdom (Ap).
Ray Smith emerged in the NY art scene in the 1980s, and has been pursuing an inclusive, collaborative approach to art-making ever since, producing exuberant paintings and sculptures characterized by a blend of magical realism, Surrealism, and Modernism. His work also reflects the influences of early studies of fresco painting with traditional practitioners in Mexico and the politically daring.
Gary Redus played 14 seasons with five different major league baseball teams. The Tanner High School graduate played for Cincinnati, Philadelphia, the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates and the Texas Rangers.
Alicia Maree Malone (born 4 September 1981) is an Australian–American author and television host for Turner Classic Movies (TCM). [2] [3] Born in Canberra, Malone became a cinephile of classic Hollywood films at a young age. After graduating from Canberra Girls Grammar School, she moved to Sydney intending to work in television.
Young people who helped change the world; Note: It is hard to select a ‘top 100’. It is also even harder to rank people in terms of influence. I agree there could easily be a different order and ranking. But, hopefully, this will be of help for researching some of the famous people who have made a big difference to the world.
Writing a bio is an ongoing process that you should never ignore for too long. Read your bio aloud to yourself, use free editing tools like the Hemingway app, Slickwrite, or any other number of free resources that will help you write a great bio about yourself that keeps readers interested. 7. Link to your work.
Patricia Grace began a career as a teacher of English as a second language. While teaching and raising her seven children, Grace joined a writing club and began to publish her stories. Her first book, Waiariki and Other Stories (1975), presented a multiplicity of Maori voices, revealing much about Maori life and concerns.
In 1970, a high court in Germany refused to acknowledge any validity to Anna Anderson's claim, and she died in 1984. In September 1994, scientists used DNA tests to compare her remains with those from the family of Anastasia and confirmed that Anderson was an impostor.
Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father, member of the Continental Congress, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and signer of the United States Constitution.
Haruki Murakami was born in Kyoto, Japan, in 1949. He grew up in Kobe and then moved to Tokyo, where he attended Waseda University. After college, Murakami opened a small jazz bar, which he and his wife ran for seven years. His first novel, Hear the Wind Sing, won the Gunzou Literature Prize for budding writers in 1979.
Biography of Erik Larson Erik Larson was born on January 3, 1954, and grew up in Freeport, Long Island. Since leaving Long Island, Larson has lived in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Baltimore, and finally settled in Seattle. He studied Russian history at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with honors in 1976.
Dean Cain. Actor: Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Dean Cain was born Dean George Tanaka in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to actress Sharon Thomas Cain and Roger Tanaka. His mother married his adoptive father, director Christopher Cain, when Dean was three. Though he grew up in Malibu and attended Santa Monica High School, his career plans favored professional football over acting.
Craughwell, Thomas. "The Rise and Fall of the Second Largest Empire in History: How Genghis Khan's Mongols Almost Conquered the World." Fair Winds Press, 2010. Djang, Sam. "Genghis Khan: World Conqueror, Vols. I and II." New Horizon Books, 2011. Weatherford, Jack. "Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World." Three Rivers Press, 2004.
Although Khushwant Singh is a distinguished Sikh historian, his reputation as a fiction writer rests solely upon Train to Pakistan, a harrowing tale of events along the borders of the newly divided nations of India and Pakistan in the summer of 1947.
Success in clubs and on television led to a Grammy-nominated comedy album, Woody Allen, in 1964, followed by Woody Allen, Volume Two in 1965 and The Third Woody Allen Album in 1968. Allen's humor found a more up-scale outlet when he began writing humorous essays in the style of S. J. Perelman for the New Yorker in 1966.
Learn about the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, a Hindu monk and disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhamsa. Explore his spiritual journey, his role in the revival of Hinduism, his philosophy of Advaita Vedanta and his legacy.
Michael Clarke (born Michael James Dick; June 3, 1946 – Decem) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the 1960s rock group the Byrds from 1964 to 1967. [1] He died in 1993, at age 47, from liver failure, a direct result of more than three decades of heavy alcohol consumption.
They were the supreme monarchs of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent, mainly corresponding to the modern day countries of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. They ruled many parts of India from 1526 and by 1707, they ruled most of the subcontinent.
Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk and direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Vivekananda played a key role in the introduction of Indian yoga and Vedanta philosophy in the West. He made a strong impression at the inaugural World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, 1893 – giving a powerful speech on the underlying unity of world religions.
Jay Black, lead singer for the 1960s pop group Jay and the Americans, has died at the age of 82. The band announced the singer's death in a statement posted to Facebook on Saturday.
Larry Fine was born on 5th October 1902 to a Russian Jewish family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father’s name was Joseph Feinberg while his mother’s name was Fanny Lieberman. His parents owned a watch repair and jewelry shop.
Valerie Elkins has some advice for grandparents themselves – and grandparents-to-be! My best advice is for those who are grandparents now or who will be some day: The best thing you can leave your posterity is a bit about yourself and memories of your family. You are the bridge that will link the generations.
Nell Gwynne, who originally sold oranges in the precincts of the Drury Lane Theatre, became an actress at the age of only fifteen, through the influence of her first lover, the actor, Charles Hart, and also of Robert Duncan, a guards officer who had an interest in the theatre's management.
Louis Riel, Métis leader, founder of Manitoba, central figure in the Red River and North-West resistance (born 22 October 1844 in Saint-Boniface, Red River Settlement; died 16 November 1885 in Regina, SK).
Joan Collins. Dame Joan Henrietta Collins DBE (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author and columnist. She played Alexis Colby in Dynasty. [1] Personal life.
Learn about Lauren Graham's life, career, and achievements as an actress and author. Find out her birth date, height, parents, siblings, education, and notable roles in TV and film.
Parker was born in 1828 at Indian Falls, New York. This was a Seneca Reservation at Tonawanda. His parents were Elizabeth and William Parker. His original name was Ha-sa-no-an-da, but his name was later changed to Ely Parker. He was educated at a Baptist Mission school. [3] For several years, Parker worked at a legal firm in New York.
Ken Wiwa is a journalist and political activist whose life and career were transformed by the arrest and execution of his father, the Nigerian author and civil rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, in 1995. During his father's incarceration by the regime of Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha, Wiwa worked feverishly but unsuccessfully to secure Saro-Wiwa's.
Stilton was awarded the Ratitzer Prize for his scoops on The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid and The Search for Sunken Treasure. He has also received the Anderson 2001 Prize for Personality of the Year. One of his bestsellers won the 2002 eBook Award for world's best ratling electronic book.
Jackie Gleason. Actor: The Hustler. Comedian, actor, composer and conductor, educated in New York public schools. He was a master of ceremonies in amateur shows, a carnival barker, daredevil driver and a disc jockey, and later a comedian in night clubs.
In this way, biography differs from the rest of nonfiction. All the biographies on this list are just as captivating as excellent novels, if not more so. With that, please enjoy the 30 best biographies of all time — some historical, some recent, but all remarkable, life-giving tributes to their subjects.
Remembered as an iconic name in Kenya’s literary history, Binyavanga Wainaina’s voice remains relevant in his most famous satirical works as well as through his pan-African values. His nonfiction writing captured attention from around the globe as he dug his roots deeper in Kenya. An avid reader, he.
Lorenzo Carcaterra was born on 16 October 1954 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Sleepers (1996), Law & Order (1990) and Apaches. He has been married to Susan J. Toepfer since 16 May 1981.
Who were some notable black leaders in history? What do black leaders have in common? Who was the first black judge of the Supreme Court of the United States?.
Mahatma Gandhi, byname of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (born Oct. 2, 1869, Porbandar, India—died Jan. 30, 1948, Delhi), Preeminent leader of Indian nationalism and prophet of nonviolence in the 20th century.