Category: Biography

Paul Morphy had everything necessary for success that one could think of. He had a wealthy family, was a hard worker, had an astounding mind, and was well liked by nearly all the people he knew. Yet throughout his life he was met with failure and sadness. His near perfect circumstances and tumultuous final year…

Saint Nicholas of Myra was born in the 3rd century in the village of Patara Lycia. He was an only child, and his parents, Theophanes and Nonna, who had vowed to dedicate him to God, and were both wealthy. Throughout his childhood, his parents raised him to be a devout Christian. Nicholas was a very…

Saint Brendan Fifty years after Saint Patrick’s death in 461, another Celtic saint was born to continue Saint Patrick’s mission and convert pagan Ireland to Christianity. Saint Brendan was born around the year 484, in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. He was born into a time period when Ireland was converging into Christianity. Saint Brendan’s parents…

Table of contents The Life and Early Voyages of Amerigo Vespucci Vespucci’s Contributions to New World Geography and Mapping The Legacy of Amerigo Vespucci and the Naming of America Conclusion References Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer, cartographer, and navigator, remains a compelling figure in the annals of history due to his significant contributions to the…

Norma Aleandro is an Argentine actress, screenwriter and theatre director. Recognised as a local film icon, Aleandro starred in the Oscar-winning 1985 film, The Official Story, a role that earned her the Cannes Award for best actress. She has also performed in other successful films like The Truce (1974), Autumn Sun (1996), The Lighthouse (1998)…

Table of contents Biography (Age) Elliott Hulse Career Net Worth Elliott Hulse Family – Wife Height Elliott Hulse is one hunky and handsome Youtube star as well as a strength and conditioning coach. He may have garnered fans who troop to his page daily to watch what he’s got to offer, but you can be…

Geraldine Brooks is an author and journalist who was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1955. Brooks also worked as a reporter for ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’ for three years. The Order of Australia marked her ‘essentially Australian’ because she made great contributions to writing. This essay will discuss her life, namely childhood, education, career, greatest…

Jonathan Taylor Thomas is the fresh-faced American actor, voice actor, and director popularly known for being one the most successful child actors of the late 90s and early 2000s. Some of his most popular features include; the 1994 Disney animated movie, The Lion King (as Simba’s voice), and his role as Randy Taylor on Home…

What is a hero? A hero is someone you look up to or admire. This could be a family member, teacher, friend, celebrity, or even a random stranger who did a kind deed. The acts of are considered as an inspiration to others and a reference but, it takes certain characteristics such as courage and…

Sir David Cox, whose full name Sir David Roxbee Cox, was born on July 15, 1924, in Birmingham Warwickshire England. In 1947, Cox married Joyce Drummond. Their marriage produced four children and two grandchildren. Sir David is best known for his proportional hazards model as a British statistician. Cox is known as one of the…