Biographies

Strabo Greek geographer, historian and philosopher (c. 63/64 BC – c. AD 24), author of the Geographica and an important source on the ancient Mediterranean world.

Stratis Haviaras Greek-American bilingual writer (1935–2020), author of When the Tree Sings and The Heroic Age; founder and editor of literary journals including Arion’s Dolphin, Erato and Harvard…

Stu Hart: Canadian wrestler, trainer and patriarch of the Hart wrestling family Stu Hart Stewart 'Stu' Hart (1915–2003) was a Canadian professional wrestler, trainer and promoter who founded Stampede Wrestling and mentored generations of performers from the Hart family…

Stu Miller (Major League Baseball pitcher) Stu Miller Stuart "Stu" Miller (1927–2015) was a right-handed MLB pitcher for five clubs across 16 seasons. Primarily a reliever, he compiled a 105–103 record, 3.24 ERA, 154 saves and 1,164 s…

Stu Rosen — American voice director and actor Stu Rosen Profile of Stu Rosen (1939–2019), an American voice director and actor known for directing animated series and for voice work, including Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series.

Stuart Archer British bomb-disposal officer and George Cross recipient (1915–2015), noted for repeated bravery in WWII unexploded ordnance work; first holder of the Victoria Cross or George Cros…

Stuart B. Levy: physician-scientist and advocate on antibiotic resistance Stuart B. Levy American physician and microbiologist Stuart B. Levy (1938–2019) was a leading voice on antibiotic resistance, founder of the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics and an inf…

Stuart Gordon — American director, playwright, and cult filmmaker Stuart Gordon Stuart Gordon (1947–2020) was an American theater director and filmmaker known for experimental stage work, founding the Organic Theater Company, and directing cult horror films li…

Stuart H. Walker (1923–2018): American yachtsman, pediatrician, and author Stuart H. Walker American Olympic sailor, pediatrician, and author known for championship racing, founding the Severn Sailing Association, and influential books on sailing; born in Brooklyn, died i…

Stuart Heydinger — British photojournalist and portrait photographer Stuart Heydinger British photojournalist (1927–2019), chief photographer at The Observer in the 1960s, known for documentary and portrait work that captured mid‑20th century Britain.

Stuart Loory: American journalist and broadcast executive Stuart Loory Profile of Stuart H. Loory (1932–2015), an American journalist and educator who held senior editorial and executive roles at CNN and Turner during the 1980s and 1990s.

Stuart Sutcliffe: Artist and Early Member of The Beatles Stuart Sutcliffe Stuart Sutcliffe (1940–1962) was a Scottish-born artist and the original bassist in the early lineup of The Beatles; he left to pursue painting in Hamburg and died there young from…

Stuart Symington American businessman and Democratic politician; first U.S. Secretary of the Air Force and long-serving U.S. Senator from Missouri (1953–1976).

Stuart Timmons: Historian and Advocate of LGBTQ Los Angeles Stuart Timmons Stuart Timmons (1957–2017) was an American journalist, activist, and historian noted for documenting Los Angeles LGBTQ history, authoring biographies and city histories, and creati…

Stylianos Harkianakis Greek-Australian Orthodox archbishop, theologian and poet (1935–2019) who led the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and taught spirituality at the University of Sydney.

Su Bai — Chinese archaeologist and pioneer of Buddhist archaeology Su Bai Su Bai (1922–2018) was a Chinese archaeologist noted for founding modern studies of Buddhist material culture in China and for leading the Department of Archaeology at Peking Unive…

Su Beng: Taiwanese activist, historian, and advocate of independence Su Beng Su Beng (1918–2019) was a Taiwanese political activist and historian whose writings and grassroots campaigns helped shape the modern Taiwan independence movement.

Su Yu-chang (1940–2019) Su Yu-chang Taiwanese-born martial artist, scholar and physician who taught traditional Chinese martial arts, philosophy and medicine internationally and influenced many students worldwide.

Suaad Allami — Iraqi lawyer and advocate for women's legal rights Suaad Allami Iraqi lawyer from Sadr City who founded Women for Progress, creating Iraq’s first legal clinic for women. Known for legal aid, advocacy and receiving the 2009 International Women o…

Suad Beširević: Bosnian-Slovenian footballer and manager Suad Beširević Profile of Suad Beširević (1963–2019), a forward best known for his time at FK Borac Banja Luka, later success in Cyprus, and a managerial career in Slovenian football.

Suchitra Bhattacharya (1950–2015), Bengali novelist and short story writer Suchitra Bhattacharya Suchitra Bhattacharya was a prominent Bengali novelist and short story writer whose work examined urban life, gender and social change. She published around 24 novels and many stor…

Suchitra Sen: Life and Career of a Bengali Film Icon Suchitra Sen Suchitra Sen (1931–2014) was a celebrated Indian actress of Bengali and Hindi cinema, famed for films like Deep Jwele Jaai and Aandhi, her partnership with Uttam Kumar, and a long,…

Sudarshan Agarwal: Indian Parliamentary Administrator and Governor Sudarshan Agarwal Profile of Sudarshan Agarwal (1931–2019), Indian parliamentary official and state governor who served as Secretary‑General of the Rajya Sabha and as governor of Uttarakhand and Sik…

Sudha Shivpuri — Indian stage, film and television actress Sudha Shivpuri Sudha Shivpuri (1937–2015) was an Indian stage, film and television actress best known for her role as 'Baa' in the long-running TV serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

Sudhindra Thirtha: Head of Kashi Math (1926–2016) Sudhindra Thirtha Sudhindra Thirtha (1926–2016) was the twentieth mathadipathi of Kashi Math, a Hindu monastic leader who guided the Saraswat community's spiritual life and preserved a long guru par…

Sue Casey — American film and television actress (1926–2019) Sue Casey Sue Casey was an American actress whose screen career spanned from 1945 to 2002. She made more than 85 appearances, often in supporting or bit roles, and is remembered for work in…

Sue Grafton — American crime novelist and creator of Kinsey Millhone Sue Grafton Sue Grafton (1940–2017), best known for her 'Alphabet' detective series starring Kinsey Millhone, was a leading American crime writer whose books reached wide popularity and critic…

Sue Povey — British geneticist and leader in gene nomenclature Sue Povey Susan (Sue) Povey (1942–2019) was a British geneticist known for her work in human biochemical genetics and for leading the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee to standardize gene nam…

Sue Randall — American actress best known as Miss Landers on Leave It to Beaver Sue Randall Sue Randall (Marion Burnside Randall, 1935–1984) was an American television actress best known for playing schoolteacher Miss Landers on the sitcom Leave It to Beaver.

Sue Townsend — author of the Adrian Mole diaries Sue Townsend English novelist and playwright Sue Townsend (1946–2014) created the Adrian Mole diaries, blending comic voice and social observation. Her books, plays and adaptations left a lasti…

Suetonius (Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus) — Roman biographer and historian Suetonius Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus (c. AD 69 – after AD 122) was a Roman imperial-era writer best known for De Vita Caesarum, a set of twelve imperial biographies valued for its anecdotes…

Suh Yun-bok — 1947 Boston Marathon winner and South Korean marathoner Suh Yun-bok South Korean distance runner Suh Yun-bok (1923–2017) won the 1947 Boston Marathon in a world-best time and later represented Korea at the 1948 Olympics. Biography, career, and lega…

Suharno (1959–2015) — Indonesian footballer and coach Suharno (footballer) Suharno was an Indonesian football player turned coach. He had a 12-year playing career, began coaching in 1988, and managed clubs including Niac Mitra and Arema Cronus during his…

Suk Hyun-jun — South Korean professional football striker Suk Hyun-jun Suk Hyun-jun (born 29 June 1991) is a South Korean striker who has played for clubs across Europe and represents the South Korea national team. Known for his physical style and hol…

Lucius Cornelius Sulla — Roman general, dictator, and political reformer Sulla Roman general and statesman (c.138–78 BC) who seized Rome with his legions, instituted proscriptions, served briefly as dictator, and enacted reforms intended to strengthen the Sen…

Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger Sully Sullenberger Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger is an American pilot, author and aviation safety advocate, best known for the emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River and later…

Sultan Ahmed: Indian Politician and Former Union Minister of State for Tourism Sultan Ahmed Profile of Sultan Ahmed (1953–2017), Indian politician from Kolkata; two-term MLA, Member of Parliament for Uluberia, Minister of State for Tourism, and his political career and le…

Sumiteru Taniguchi — Nagasaki survivor and anti‑nuclear activist Sumiteru Taniguchi Sumiteru Taniguchi (1929–2017) was a Japanese postman and hibakusha who survived the Nagasaki atomic bombing and became a prominent campaigner for nuclear disarmament and support f…

Sun Quan — Founder and Longtime Ruler of Eastern Wu (182–252) Sun Quan Sun Quan (182–252) was a Chinese warlord who established and ruled Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. He consolidated power in Jiangdong, oversaw naval strength and admin…

Sun Tzu — ancient Chinese general and author of The Art of War Sun Tzu Sun Tzu (Sun Wu) was an ancient Chinese military strategist traditionally credited with writing The Art of War. His work shaped military thought, statecraft and modern strategy wor…

Sun Yat-sen (Sun Zhongshan) — Chinese revolutionary leader and founding father Sun Yat-sen Sun Yat-sen (1866–1925) was a Chinese revolutionary, physician and statesman who helped overthrow the Qing dynasty, served as provisional president in 1912, founded the Kuomintang…

Sun Zhengcai: political rise, roles in Chongqing and fall from power Sun Zhengcai Sun Zhengcai (b. 1963) was a senior Chinese Communist Party official who rose to the Politburo, served as party chief of Chongqing, and was investigated and convicted in 2017–2018…

Sunanda Pushkar: Indian–Canadian businesswoman and public figure Sunanda Pushkar Sunanda Pushkar (1962–2014) was an Indian-born Canadian businesswoman, known for work in Dubai, co-ownership of Indian sports interests, and as the wife of politician Shashi Tharoo…

Sundiata Keita: Founder of the Mali Empire Sundiata Keita Overview of Sundiata Keita (c.1210–c.1260), his rise from exile to mansa, the Battle of Kirina, state formation, cultural synthesis, and lasting legacy in West African history.

Sundus Abbas — Iraqi Turkmen women's rights activist Sundus Abbas Sundus Abbas is an Iraqi Turkmen advocate for women's political participation, executive director of the Women's Leadership Institute in Baghdad, 2007 International Women of Courag…

Sung Jae-ki — South Korean men's-rights activist (1967–2013) Sung Jae-ki Profile of Sung Jae-ki, founder of Man of Korea, his activism for men's rights and gender issues, public controversies, and the circumstances and significance of his death.

Sunny Murray — Pioneer of Free Jazz Drumming Sunny Murray Sunny Murray (1936–2017), American jazz drummer who pioneered free-jazz percussion by abandoning steady pulse for continuous textures; close collaborator with Cecil Taylor and Albe…

Suppiluliuma II Suppiluliuma II was the last recorded king of the Hittite New Kingdom (late 13th–early 12th century BCE). He is known from hieroglyphic Luwian inscriptions that record campaigns an…