Category: Biography
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“Salvation” by Robert Glenn Gromacki: Book Review
Robert Glenn Gromacki is author of Salvation is Forever. He was born on September 20th, 1933 in Eerie, Pennsylvania. He married Gloria Gay Julyan on June 4th, 1954 and had two children. Two years after marrying Gloria, Gromacki started his education journey by attending Baptist Bible Seminary to earn his bachelor’s degree of theology. He…
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The Life of Witold Pilecki, The Hero of Poland
Witold Pilecki was born in the Russian Empire on May 13, 1901 in the town of Olonets in Karelian. In fact, it came from the descendants of an aristocratic family (szlachta) from the Grodno region. Grandfather Józef Pilecki h. Leliwa was a Polish shepherd member and a special Polish nationalist. Also he had been the…
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Voltaire’s Biography
Voltaire Born in 1694, in Paris, France, Voltaire established himself as one of the leading writers of the Enlightenment. His famed works include the tragic play Zaïre, the historical study The Age of Louis XIV and the satirical novella Candide. Often at odds with French authorities over his politically charged works, he was twice imprisoned…
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The Biography of Mae Jemison
Did you know Mae Jemison was the first black women to play a role in the movie Star Trek? Question is who is Mae Jemison? Dr. Mae Carol Jemison was born on October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama. For Education, she went to Beethoven Elementary School and went to and Stanford University she also went…
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The Biography of John Lee Hooker
John Lee Hooker was born on August 22nd 1917 in Tutwiler Mississippi, in a family of sharecroppers being the fourth of eleven children. His father didn’t like blues music and even called it “the devils music.” He first started experimenting with music in church and built his first instrument from a piece of string and…
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Karl Popper – The Father of Theory of Knowledge Fasciation
Philosophy of science deals with the foundations, methods, and the outcomes of science. Moreover, it has been around for many centuries throughout the world. Over time there have been many philosophers who have contributed to the philosophy of science, perhaps the most influential and well known of them is the 20th century philosopher Karl Popper.…
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Lone Survivor: a Tale of Resilience and Survival
Marcus Luttrell’s Lone Survivor is a compelling and harrowing true story of , resilience, and the bonds of brotherhood. The book recounts the traumatic experience of a team of Navy SEALs during a mission in Afghanistan, and the incredible willpower and determination that enabled Marcus Luttrell to survive against all odds. This essay aims to…
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The Biography of Carrie P. Meek
Carrie P. Meek won election to the House in 1992 as one of the first African American lawmakers to represent Florida in Congress since Reconstruction. Focusing on the economic and immigration issues of her district, Carrie secured a coveted seat on the House Appropriations Committee as a freshman Representative. While able to work with Republicans…
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Mary Elizabeth Harriman Case Study
Table of contents Early Life and Education Career in Public Health Nursing Impact on Public Health Nursing Conclusion Mary Elizabeth Harriman was a pioneer in the field of public health in the early 20th century. Her work laid the foundation for the establishment of the Canadian Red Cross Society and the development of public health…
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The Biography of Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace was born in London, England, UK on December 10, 1815. She was named Augusta Ada Byron, but her surname changed after she married.Her father was the brilliant, yet notorious poet Lord Byron (mad, bad and dangerous to know!) and her mother was Anne Isabella Milbanke. Her father was one of the greats of…