LibGuides: Online Reference Resources: Biographies

You may come across references to key people/names in your research.

If these names are unfamiliar you can use the online biographical resources to find out more about their life and works and their contribution to history and society

People / Biography Resources

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Online reference work for information about people who have helped shape British history, life and culture. The Dictionary offers concise, up-to-date biographies written by named, specialist authors.
Who's Who
Online listings and biographical information on influential people across the world who have an impact on British life.
American National Biography Online

Access to thousands of biographies of the individuals who have shaped American history. Intuitive search and browse options are available to facilitate searching by name, date, occupation and more.