Biographies

Biographies is a category for works that tell the life stories of real people, highlighting their experiences, achievements, and historical significance. It includes both full-length accounts and shorter profiles written to inform and engage readers.

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Neem Karoli Baba

Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji): Hindu saint, teacher, and bhakti figure

Nefertiti

Nefertiti: Queen of the Amarna Era and Icon of Ancient Egypt

Neil Aspinall

Neil Aspinall: The Beatles' Road Manager and Apple Corps Executive

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson: American astrophysicist, science communicator, and museum director

Neil Gehrels

Neil Gehrels — American Gamma‑Ray Astronomer and NASA Scientist

Neil Gillman

Neil Gillman — Conservative Jewish Theologian and Rabbi

Neil Howlett

Neil Howlett (1934–2020) — English operatic baritone

Neil Innes

Neil Olshey

Neil Simon

Neil Simon — American playwright and screenwriter

Neill Sheridan

Neill Sheridan: American baseball player and minor-league stalwart

Nélida Romero

Nélida Romero (1926–2015) — Argentine film actress

Nell Arthur

Nell Arthur (Ellen Lewis Herndon): life, marriage, and legacy

Nell Gwyn

Nell Gwyn: Restoration actress and longtime companion of King Charles II

Nelly Olin

Nelly Olin: French politician, environment minister and local leader

Nelly Sachs

Nelly Sachs: German-Swedish poet and Nobel laureate

Nelson Eddy

Nelson Eddy: American Baritone, Film Star, and Recording Artist

Nemai Ghosh (photographer)

Nereo Laroni

Nereo Laroni — Italian socialist politician, mayor of Venice and MEP

Nestor Espenilla

Nestor Espenilla Jr. — Filipino central banker and BSP governor

Neville Lederle

Neville Lederle — South African Formula One driver

Neville Marriner

Neville Marriner — English Violinist, Conductor and Founder of the Academy

Neville McNamara

Neville McNamara — Australian Air Chief Marshal and Defence Chief

Neville Wran

Neville Wran (1926–2014)

Newton

Newton (Isaac Newton, the SI unit, and other uses)

Newton de Sordi

Newton Morton

Nexhmije Pagarusha

Nexhmije Pagarusha, Albanian singer and actress

Nezahualcoyotl

Nezahualcoyotl — ruler, poet and cultural leader of Texcoco

Nezami

Nezami Ganjavi: Persian poet and author of the Khamsa (1141–1209)

Ng Jui Ping

Nia Long

Nia Long: Career and Contributions of an American Actress

Nibal Thawabteh

Nibal Thawabteh — Palestinian political activist and advocate for women's voices

Niccolò Machiavelli

Niccolò Machiavelli: Life, Works, and Political Thought

Niccolò Paganini

Niccolò Paganini: virtuoso violinist, composer, and Romantic-era icon

Nichiren

Nichiren (1222–1282): Founder of Nichiren Buddhism

Nicholas and Alexandra

Nicholas and Alexandra (1971 film)

Nicholas Bett

Nicholas Bett — Kenyan 400 Metres Hurdler and 2015 World Champion

Nicholas Edwards, Baron Crickhowell

Nicholas of Cusa

Nicholas of Cusa (Nicolaus Cusanus)

Nicholas Oresko

Nicholas Sand

Nicholas Sand: underground chemist and figure in the psychedelic movement

Nick

Nick — given name, nickname, and common uses

Nick Begich

Nick Begich — Alaska politician, state senator and U.S. Representative

Nick Bockwinkel

Nick Bockwinkel: A Profile of the AWA’s Cerebral Champion

Nick Buoniconti

Nick Buoniconti: Pro Football Hall of Famer and Miami Dolphins Middle Linebacker

Nick Fish

Nick Fish (1958–2020) — Portland commissioner and lawyer

Nick Fury

Nick Fury (Marvel Comics character)