Biographies

Eduardo A. Roca (1921–2019), Argentine lawyer and diplomat Eduardo A. Roca Argentine lawyer, academic and diplomat who served as ambassador to the United States (1968–1970) and to the United Nations during the 1982 Falklands conflict; born and died in Bue…

Eduardo Angeloz — Argentine UCR politician, governor of Córdoba (1983–1995) Eduardo Angeloz Eduardo Angeloz (1931–2017) was an Argentine leader of the Radical Civic Union who governed Córdoba from 1983 to 1995 and was the UCR candidate for president in 1989 during a turbu…

Eduardo Bauzá Argentine politician and Justicialist Party member; minister under Carlos Menem, first Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers, later a senator. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 200…

Eduardo Bonvallet — Chilean footballer, coach and media commentator Eduardo Bonvallet Overview of Eduardo Bonvallet (1955–2015): his career as a defensive midfielder, transition to television and radio commentary, public persona, and circumstances surrounding his de…

Eduardo Campos — Brazilian politician, governor and 2014 presidential candidate Eduardo Campos Eduardo Campos (1965–2014) was a Brazilian economist and politician, governor of Pernambuco, leader of the PSB and a 2014 presidential candidate who died in a campaign plane crash.

Eduardo 'Edu' César Gaspar — Brazilian midfielder and football technical director Eduardo César Gaspar Concise encyclopedia entry on Eduardo César Gaspar (born 15 May 1978), his career as a professional midfielder in Brazil and Europe, and his later role in football administration,…

Eduardo Coutinho — Brazilian documentary filmmaker and screenwriter (1933–2014) Eduardo Coutinho Brazilian director, screenwriter and actor Eduardo Coutinho (1933–2014) is acclaimed for intimate documentary interviews and landmark films such as ABC do Amor and Cabra Marcado pa…

Eduardo da Silva (footballer) Eduardo da Silva Brazilian-born Croatian striker Eduardo da Silva (born 25 Feb 1983) played for Dinamo Zagreb, Arsenal and Shakhtar Donetsk and was a leading scorer for the Croatia national team; k…

Eduardo Duhalde Argentine Peronist politician who served as vice‑president (1989–1991), governor of Buenos Aires Province (1991–1999) and interim president of Argentina (2002–2003).

Eduardo Fajardo: Spanish character actor of film and television Eduardo Fajardo Biography of Eduardo Martínez Fajardo (1924–2019), a prolific Spanish actor noted for roles in westerns and European genre cinema, with a career spanning 1947–2002.

Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle Chilean civil engineer and centrist politician who served as President of Chile (1994–2000), later as senator and President of the Senate, and a prominent figure in the country's p…

Eduardo Galeano — life, works and influence Eduardo Galeano Overview of Eduardo Galeano (1940–2015), his major books, literary style, political engagement, journalistic career, exile and continuing influence in Latin American letters.

Eduardo Gómez Manzano — Spanish actor and comedian Eduardo Gómez Eduardo Gómez (1951–2019) was a Spanish character actor and comedian known for television comedies and supporting film roles, notably in Aquí no hay quien viva, La que se avecina a…

Eduardo Guerrero — Argentine Olympic Rower Eduardo Guerrero (rower) Eduardo Guerrero (1928–2015) was an Argentine rower who won Olympic gold in the double sculls at the 1952 Helsinki Games with partner Tranquilo Capozzo.

Eduardo Laborde — Argentine Rugby Union Player (1967–2015) Eduardo Laborde Brief encyclopedia article on Eduardo Horacio Laborde, an Argentine rugby union player who represented Los Pumas at the 1991 Rugby World Cup and died in a 2015 bicycle accident.

Eduardo López de Romaña (1847–1912), President of Peru (1899–1903) Eduardo López de Romaña Peruvian politician and statesman who served as President of Peru from 1899 to 1903; known for pro‑development policies, infrastructure projects, and efforts to stabilize the postw…

Eduardo Paolozzi: Scottish sculptor and pioneer of modern collage Eduardo Paolozzi Overview of Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924–2005), his art practices, major themes, public works and influence on 20th‑century sculpture and Pop Art.

Eduardo Saverin — Brazilian entrepreneur and Facebook co‑founder Eduardo Saverin Brazilian-born entrepreneur Eduardo Saverin co‑founded Facebook, provided early funding and business support, later became an angel investor and relocated to Singapore; his citizen…

Edvaldo Alves de Santa Rosa (Dida) — Brazilian footballer Edvaldo Alves de Santa Rosa Edvaldo Alves de Santa Rosa (26 March 1934 – 17 September 2002), commonly known as Dida, was a Brazilian forward who played in the mid-20th century and represented the Brazil natio…

Edvard Beneš: Czechoslovak statesman, president, and wartime leader Edvard Beneš Profile of Edvard Beneš, a leading Czech politician who helped found Czechoslovakia, served twice as president, led the exile government in WWII, and shaped postwar policy.

Edvard Grimstad: Norwegian Centre Party MP (1933–2014) Edvard Grimstad Overview of Edvard Grimstad, a Norwegian Centre Party politician from Råde, Østfold, who served two terms in the Storting from 1989 to 1997 and died in Oslo in 2014.

Edvin Hodžić (1994–2018) — Austrian Football Midfielder Edvin Hodžić Austrian professional midfielder who played for several clubs in Austria and had a short stint with SV Schalding-Heining in Germany; died in July 2018 at age 23.

Edward Abbey: Writer, Naturalist, and Champion of the American Southwest Edward Abbey Overview of Edward Abbey (1927–1989), his life, major works, themes of wilderness and civil disobedience, influence on environmental movements, and lasting literary legacy.

Edward Adelbert Doisy — American biochemist and Nobel laureate Edward Adelbert Doisy American biochemist Edward A. Doisy (1892–1986) shared the 1943 Nobel Prize for work on vitamin K; he helped determine its chemical structure and develop methods that advanced medi…

Edward Albee: American playwright of domestic drama and absurdist edge Edward Albee Edward Albee (1928–2016), influential American playwright known for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Zoo Story, and three Pulitzer Prizes; noted for sharp dialogue, dark comedy…

Edward Arnold — American character actor and Screen Actors Guild president Edward Arnold Edward Arnold (1890–1956) was a prominent American stage and film actor, known for authoritative supporting roles in 1930s–40s Hollywood and for leading the Screen Actors Guild fro…

Edward Ashmore (Admiral of the Fleet) Edward Ashmore Admiral of the Fleet Sir Edward Beckwith Ashmore (1919–2016) was a senior Royal Navy officer who served in WWII, commanded frigates, became First Sea Lord, then Chief of the Defenc…

Edward B. Giller Overview of Edward B. Giller (1918–2017), a U.S. Air Force major general who directed research at Kirtland AFB and served in military roles with the Atomic Energy Commission during…

Edward Babiuch Polish communist-era politician and member of the Polish United Workers' Party; briefly Prime Minister in 1980 and deputy chairman of the Council of State during a period of social…

Edward Bairstow (1874–1946): English Organist and Composer Edward Bairstow Sir Edward Bairstow, leading English organist and composer, known for his cathedral posts, choral anthems and influence on 20th‑century Anglican church music.

Edward Balliol: claimant and contested king of Scotland Edward Balliol Edward Balliol (c.1283–1367), eldest son of John Balliol, led an English-backed claim to the Scottish throne; he ruled intermittently 1332–1336 and remained a disputed figure in Sc…

Edward Bawden: British painter, illustrator and printmaker (1903–1989) Edward Bawden Overview of Edward Bawden, his artistic style, main media and career highlights, with context on prints, posters, book illustration and his place among 20th-century British artists…

Edward Alexander Bouchet Edward Bouchet Edward Alexander Bouchet (1852–1918) was the first African American to earn a doctoral degree in the United States, receiving a PhD in physics from Yale and later teaching at schoo…

Edward Brooke: Massachusetts senator and civil-rights-era Republican leader Edward Brooke Edward W. Brooke III (1919–2015) was a Republican U.S. senator from Massachusetts (1967–1979), the first African American elected to a full Senate term by popular vote and a promin…

Edward Bryant (American science fiction and horror writer) Edward Bryant Edward W. Bryant Jr. (1945–2017) was an American writer of science fiction and horror, noted for his atmospheric short fiction and for winning consecutive Nebula Awards in the late…

Edward C. Kendall: Nobel-winning chemist and pioneer in hormone research Edward Calvin Kendall Overview of Edward Calvin Kendall (1886–1972), his work on adrenal hormones and cortisone, isolation of thyroxine, crystallization of glutathione, career at Mayo and Princeton, and…

Edward Canby: Union General, Western Commander, and Modoc War Figure Edward Canby Edward Canby (1817–1873), West Point graduate and U.S. Army officer, served in the Mexican–American War, commanded in New Mexico and on the Gulf during the Civil War, and was kille…

Edward Cave: Founder of The Gentleman's Magazine and early industrialist Edward Cave Edward Cave (1691–1754) was an English printer, editor and publisher who launched The Gentleman's Magazine in 1731, creating the first successful general-interest periodical and en…

Edward de Bono — lateral thinking, Six Thinking Hats, and teaching thinking Edward de Bono Maltese physician, author and consultant (1933–2021). Coined 'lateral thinking' and developed practical methods such as Six Thinking Hats to teach creativity and problem solving in…

Edward Doty: Mayflower Passenger and Early Plymouth Settler Edward Doty Edward Doty (c.1599–1655) was a Mayflower passenger and servant to Stephen Hopkins. An early Plymouth colonist noted for frequent legal disputes, he later became a landowner and an…

Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu British peer and motoring preservationist (1926–2015), founder of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, longtime House of Lords member, and a public figure whose 1954 conviction h…

Edward Douglass White — Ninth Chief Justice of the United States Edward Douglass White Edward Douglass White (1845–1921) was an American politician and jurist who served as a U.S. senator, Associate Justice and the ninth Chief Justice, influencing early 20th‑century…

Sir Edward Downes (1924–2009) — English opera conductor Edward Downes English conductor best known for operatic work and associations with the Royal Opera House and Opera Australia; later life included serious illness and a jointly arranged assisted…

Edward Drinker Cope — American paleontologist, anatomist and evolutionary thinker Edward Drinker Cope Edward D. Cope (1840–1897) was a prolific American paleontologist and comparative anatomist known for extensive fossil descriptions, the Bone Wars rivalry, and the concept now call…

Ernest 'Weary' Dunlop — Australian surgeon and WWII prisoner-of-war leader Edward Dunlop Sir Ernest Edward 'Weary' Dunlop (1907–1993) was an Australian surgeon and military medical officer famed for his leadership, humanitarian care and advocacy for former prisoners af…

Edward Egan — American Cardinal and Archbishop of New York Edward Egan Edward M. Egan (1932–2015) was an American cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who led the Diocese of Bridgeport (1988–2000) and the Archdiocese of New York (2000–2009).

Edward Elgar (1857–1934) Edward Elgar English late‑Romantic composer known for Enigma Variations, Pomp and Circumstance marches, The Dream of Gerontius, and the Cello Concerto; influential in national music and orchest…

Edward Emerson Barnard American observational astronomer (1857–1923) noted for photographic surveys of the Milky Way, discovery of a Jovian moon, Barnard's Star and Barnard's Galaxy, and his catalogue of…