Research Guides: English Resources: Biographical Information

Biographical Information

Biography and Genealogy Master Index This link opens in a new window
Index of reference sources containing biographies.
Biography Reference Bank This link opens in a new window
Articles, page images, and abstracts, including biographical profiles, feature articles, interviews, essays, book reviews, performance reviews, speeches, or obituaries.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography This link opens in a new window
Deceased people who have shaped British history and culture, worldwide, from the Romans to the 21st century. Concise, up-to-date biographies written by named, specialist authors.
Marquis Who's Who This link opens in a new window
Biographical information for newsworthy American & international figures in the areas of business, education, entertainment, government, health care, law, religion, science and technology, the arts, and sports.
Who's Who & Who Was Who This link opens in a new window
British biographical list of people around the globe who have an impact on British life, including senior politicians, judges, civil servants, figures from the arts, academia, and other areas. Based on the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
World Biographical Information System (WBIS) This link opens in a new window
Short biographical information on over 6 million people from the 8th century B.C. to the present. Digital facsimile articles from biographical reference works. North and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania included.
Coverage: 16th to 21st centuries.
World Who's Who This link opens in a new window
Lives and achievements of the most distinguished men and women from almost every country in the world. Career, contact and other biographical details.