Selected Biography
Here are the biography of selected people of our favorites. They are classic and endure the test of time. We pay special attention on their early life as it is pertinent to the purpose of this web site. References are available for further reading. Readers are encouraged to find out more on their achievements and contributions to the society from the reading references.
Name | Career | Honor/Legacy |
Andrew Carnegie | Industry Tycoon | Philanthropy in public libraries |
Andrew Grove | Entrepreneur | Pioneer in the semiconductor industry; Time – Man of the Year 1997; CEO of Intel Corporation |
Audrey Hepburn | Actress | Oscar Academy award; Humanitarian Voice |
Ludwig Beethoven | Composer | Enrich Symphony; triumphant over handicap |
Benjamin Franklin | Scientist, Inventor | US Founding father |
Charles Dickens | Writer | Voice for the poor |
Helen Keller | Author | Inspirational life |
Isaac Newton | Scientist | Laureate of Classic Physics |
Henry Ford | Industry Tycoon | Revolution in mass production |
Fred Rogers | Educator, TV Producer | Social Leader, Mister Rogers Neighborhood |
Madame Curie | Scientist | Two Nobel prize winner |