Explore the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Healey Library’s newest database, the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford DNB), will be a big
plus for all who seek biographical information about noteworthy people who are in
some way related to the British Isles. These may be people born there, people who moved there, as well as
people from former British territories. The Oxford DNB includes not only the expected kings and queens but also poet laureates,
Nobel prize winners, important military figures, musicians, artists and the
list goes on. It even includes an entry
on the Piltdown Man (supp. fl. 4 million BC), an archaeological hoax. The
biographies are substantial and well researched. Many of the biographies include a painting or
photograph of the person. No living people are included in the Oxford DNB.
Looking for 19th century artists? Women politicians? You can also use the Oxford DNB to help you find people. You can search by specific criteria such as sex and field of interest. You can also search by broad themes such as Armed Forces, Arts and Culture, and Politics: British Isles. Or you can choose to browse the Oxford DNB alphabetically, by birth date order or by death date order.
You will find the Oxford DNB an extremely interesting, rich and powerful resource.
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