Biographies

Biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the US during the Great Depression and World War II. Learn about the vebiography of Franklin D. Rooselt was the 32nd president of the United States Served as President: 1933-1945 Vice President: John Nance Garner, Henry Agard Wallace, Harry S. Truman Party: Democrat Age at inauguration: …

Biography of Maximilien Robespierre French revolutionary who led France during the Terror. learn about the biography of Maximilien Robespierre from the French Revolution including his early life, entering politics, the Jacobins, gaining power, the Reign of Terror, fall from power, execution, and facts Occupation: French Revolutionary Born: May 6, 1758 in Artois, …

Biography of Emperor Qin United China under one rule and became the first Chinese Emperor. learn about the biography of Emperor Qin Shi Huang of Ancient China. The first emperor of China he was buried with an army of terracotta soldiers Occupation: Emperor of China Reign: 221 BC to 210 BC …

Biography of Colin Powell – United States General and Secretary of State. Learn about the biography of Colin Powell, the first African-American U.S. secreatary of state. A general and diplomat who led during the Persian Gulf War Occupation: Secretary of State, Military Leader Born: April 5, 1937 in Harlem, New York Died: October …

Biography of Pericles Greek leader of Athens during the Greek golden age. Learn about the biography of Pericles. The leader of Athens during its golden age of Ancient Greece Occupation: Statesman and General Born: 495 BC in Athens, Greece Died: 429 BC in Athens, Greece Best known for: Leader of Athens during its golden …

Biography of Benito Mussolini Dictator of Italy during World War II. Learn about the biography of Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator and fascist who ruled Italy and allied with Adolf Hitler during World War II Occupation: Dictator of Italy Born: July 29, 1883 in Predappio, Italy Died: April 28, 1945 in Giulino di …

Biograohy of Tsar Nicholas II The last Tsar of Russia. Learn about the biography of Tsar Nicholas II, The last emperor of Russia who was overthrown by the people during the Russian Revolution and killed by the Bolsheviks Occupation: Russian Tsar Born: May 18, 1868 in Saint Petersburg, Russia Died: July 17, 1918 …

Biography of Abraham Lincoln President of the United States during the American Civil War. Learn about of  biography Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. , the Civil War, and his life story Served as President: 1861-1865 Vice President: Hannibal Hamlin, Andrew Johnson Party: Republican Age at inauguration: 52 Born: February 12, …

Biography of Vladimir Lenin Communist revolutionary who helped found the Soviet Union. Learn about the biography of Vladimir Lenin, communist revolutionary and founding father of the Soviet Union. He led the Bolshevik Revolution that put the communists in power in Russia Biography of Vladimir Lenin Occupation: Chairman of the Soviet Union, …