A Dictionary of Biography Past and Present

<p>A Dictionary of Biography Past and Present is an exhaustive reference work chronicling the lives of notable individuals from all eras and countries. Compiled by Benjamin Vincent and drawing upon Joseph Haydn's extensive Universal Index of Biography this volume offers a comprehensive overview of significant figures and events throughout history.</p> <p>Preceding the biographical entries are detailed biographies and genealogies of leading representatives from the world's royal families providing valuable insights into the lineage and history of global monarchies. This dictionary serves as an essential resource for historians researchers and anyone interested in the lives and accomplishments of influential people who have shaped our world. It provides a detailed snapshot of the lives and times of people making it an enduring contribution to biographical literature.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>