Biographies

Biography of Fidel Castro Cuban revolutionary and longtime leader of the Cuban government. Biography of Fidel Castro Occupation: Prime Minister of Cuba Born: August 13, 1926 in Biran, Cuba Died: November 25, 2016 in Havana, Cuba Best known for: Leading the Cuban Revolution and ruling as dictator for over 45 years Biography of Fidel …

Biography of Julius Caesar Biography of Julius Caesar : Dictator of Rome who helped bring about the end of the Roman Republic. Occupation: Roman general and dictator Born: July 100 BC in Rome, Italy Died: 15 March 44 BC in Rome, Italy Best known for: Being the dictator of Rome and putting an end …

Biography of Leonid Brezhnev Leader of the Soviet Union during much of the Cold War. Occupation: Leader of the Soviet Union Born: December 19, 1906 Died: November 10, 1982 Best known for: Leader of the Soviet Union during the Cold War Biography of Leonid Brezhnev :  Leonid Brezhnev was the head of the Soviet …

Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte  Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte French military leader who became Emperor of the French. Napoleon Bonaparte by Jacques-Louis David Occupation: Emperor of France Born: August 15, 1769 at Ajaccio, Corsica, France Died: May 5, 1821 at St. Helena, United Kingdom Best known for: A brilliant military commander, conquered much of Europe Nickname: Little …

Biography of Augustus  Biography of Augustus The first Emperor of Rome. Occupation: Emperor of Rome Born: September 23, 63 BC in Rome, Italy Died: August 19, AD 14 in Nola, Italy Best known for: The first Roman Emperor and establishing the Roman Empire Reign: 27 BC to 14 AD Emperor Augustus Source: The University of …

Biography of Alexander the Great Greek leader who conquered western Asia and northeast Africa. Occupation: Military Commander and King of Ancient Greece Born: July 20, 356 BC Pella, Macedon Died: June 10, 323 BC Babylon Best known for: Conquering much of Asia and Europe Alexander the Great by Gunnar Bach Pedersen Biography of Alexander …