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internet links to Biographies of 18th century personalities.

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    Web Link Adams, Samuel
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    Web Link America's Founding Fathers

    Biographical sketches of America's founding fathers are taken from the 1829 book, Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, by the Rev. Charles A. Goodrich.

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    Web Link Appleseed, Johnny

    Learn about Johnny Appleseed, who planted trees throughout America. He was a real person, John Chapman.

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    Web Link Attuck, Crispus

    Read about the first black patriot of the American Revolution from this article by John Moore

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    Web Link Banneker, Benjamin

    From the Banneker Center for Economic Justice site, learn about the life of the first black American inventor

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    Web Link Commodore Barry

    Read about the life and times of the American who is known as "The Father of The American Navy."

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    Web Link Bartram, William

    Discover the life and contributions of America's first native born naturalist/artist and writer from this biography on The Bartram Trail Conference web site that is devoted to his Travels, published in 1791.

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    Web Link Berkeley, George(1685-1753)

    From the Encyclopedia of Philosophy, this is a biography of Berkeley. A philosopher who believed in Idealism.

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    Web Link Bentham, Jeremy

    From the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, read about this famous philosopher and empiricist.

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    Web Link Borda, Jean Charles

    Learn about the life of the man who worked on fluid mechanics. This biography is found on the MacTutor History of Mathematics web site.

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    Web Link Bowditch, Nathaniel

    This is a biography, by Jim McAllister of the scientist who wrote The New American Practical Navigator, an essential tool for seaman, even today. This article is found on the Salem Web, Salem Tales site.

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    Web Link Catherine the Great: A Monarch for the Ages

    This was written by Ursula Grosser for the two hundredth anniversary of this monarchs death November 1996.  This site also has a FAQ on Catherine.

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    Web Link Colonial Hall

    This interesting site contains biographies of the American Founders who signed the Declaration of Independence. Biographies are listed by state. The site is maintained and edited by John Vinci.

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    Web Link Cook, Lewis

    Cook was played an important part during the French and Indian war on the side of the French. In this biography you will learn about his life and acomplishments from this biography by Eleazer Williams.

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    Web Link Cornstalk, Shawnee Chief

    Read this interesting biography of this Native American who lived in present day West Virginia, by Rev. William Henry Foote.

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    Web Link Couperin, François

    A short biography of François Couperin 1668 - 1733, plus some of his works can be found here by L.D. Lampson.

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    Web Link Creed, Captain William

    This man played an important part in the history of Prince Edward Island. On this web site you can read about him and his accomplishments. This biography is By Robert P. Murray, Esq.

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    Web Link Diderot, Denis (1713-1784)

    The most prominent French Encyclopediest is looked at here. It explains his views and contributions to knowledge.

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    Web Link Edwards, Jonathan

    Read about one of Americas foremost preachers of the 18th century from Wheaton College.

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    Web Link Ferguson, Patrick

    The Silver Whistle web site contains a short biography of the inventor of the Ferguson Rifle and more useful resources about the era in which he lived.

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    Web Link Fredericus Rex: Prussia's King Frederick the Great

    This is by the author Ursula Grosser.  An excellent biography of this king and his accomplishments.

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    Web Link George III

    From the Official British Monarchy Web site read this biography of King George III. He was the reigning Monarch during The American Revolution.

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    Web Link Gerry, Elbridge

    Read about this individual and his writings from the Lexrex web site. Gerry was a member of the mission to France during the XYZ Affair.

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    Web Link Great, Peter

    An interesting biography of Peter the Great who was the Russian monarch that made Russia a power in the 18th century.

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    Web Link The Great, Peter

    An interesting biography of Peter the Great who was the Russian monarch that made Russia a power in the 18th century.

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    Web Link Halley, Edmund

    Learn about the man who discovered the proper motion of stars and the periodicity of comets.

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    Web Link The Hamilton Project

    Learn about Alexander Hamilton and his writings at this web site. This site is hosted by Virginia University.

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    Web Link Hancock, John

    From the Colonial Hall web site you can learn about Massachusetts first Governor and former president of the Continental Congress.

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    Web Link Herschel, Frederick Wilhelm

    Read about this musician turned astronomer from Germany by Peggy Taylor & Sara Saey.

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    Web Link Jefferson, Thomas: His Political Impact

    The Political Legacy of Thomas Jefferson has impacted United States politics ever since his election to the Presidency. Learn about this subject from the Thomas Jefferson The Architect of a Nation web site ran by the University of Virginia.

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    Web Link Thomas Jefferson, Son of Virginia

    This article is about Thomas Jefferson and his contribution to the history of Virginia.

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    Web Link Johnson, Guy

    This is a biography of the nephew of Sir William. This Johnson took over his uncles duties as superintendent of Indian Affairs when Sir William died in 1774.

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    Web Link Johnson, William Sir

    This is a short biography of the English Baronet, who was a British Indian agent during the American Revolution.

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    Web Link Malthus, Thomas

    This is a biography of the man who wrote the essay on Principles of Population. This biography page is a part of Bluepete.com, maintained by Peter Landry.

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    Web Link Marquis de Montcalm

    From the Mohican Press web site read this interesting biography of the man who fought against Wolfe during the French and Indian War. This biography was written by Richard & Elaine Federici.

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    Web Link Marquis de Lafayette

    Learn about Lafayette at this site. He was at Valley Forge during that infamous winter. You will learn about his exploits and other information here. This site is hosted by Liberty net.

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    Web Link Marquis de Sade

    If you want to learn about this sadistic individual, this is the place to go. Warning: This is not for young people. Parents, please monitor your kids.

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    Web Link Messier, Charles

    Learn about this famous French astronomer from the SEDS Organization.

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    Web Link Mifflin, Thomas

    From the Quartermasters Foundation web site, read this biography of the United States first quartermaster general of the army.

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    Web Link Morris, Robert

    This is a biography of America's Financier of the American Revolution.

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    Web Link Nelson, Lord Horatio

    The England Expects: The Lord Horatio Nelson Site is one of the best sites I have seen that covers one man. It contains articles and new resources on this man. Very comprehensive and informative. This web site is a part of the Eastern Counties Network.

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    Web Link North, Frederick

    From Britannia.com, check out this biography of Lord North and compare, contrast this biography with the one located at the USA Project.

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    Web Link Paine, Thomas

    Brief biography of Thomas Paine, brought to you by From Revolution to Reconstruction Project.

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    Web Link Physick, Phillip Syng MD.

    Learn about the "Father of American Surgery", at the Pennsylvania Hospital web site.

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    Web Link Peters, Thomas

    In this essay by Gary B. Nash, you will learn about the African American experience during the American Revolution with a look at Thomas Peters life.

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    Web Link Putnam, Israel General

    This informative website contains information about the Revolutionary war general and his contributions.

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    Web Link Queen Charlotte

    Learn about Queen Charlotte, 1744-1818, Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, and Queen and Consort of George III. This site is also in German.

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    Web Link Rasselas

    This is a history of the Prince of Abyssinia by Samuel Johnson. This site is edited by Jack Lynch.

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    Web Link Rockingham, Marquee

    Read about this Prime Minister, his contributions and policies towards the Colonies of Britain on the Britannia web site

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    Web Link Royal Descents of Famous People

    This interesting site by Mark Humphrys, gives us the Royal decent of famous people.

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