Biographies

Biographies

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From scientists to saints, artists to achievers, you'll find them here. Be sure to take a look at our lists of Famous Torontonians and Toronto Authors and Illustrators too.

Websites

  • CDN Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online

    http://www.biographi.ca/

    Learn all about the many people who were important in the formation of Canada. This site covers the years 1000 to 1930. It is intended for adults but has a lot of useful information. Available in French and English.

  • Catholic Online Saints & Angels

    http://www.catholic.org/saints/stindex.php

    Look up your favourite saint or angel. Use the alphabetical list or search by Feast Day. We've linked you straight to the Saint Index for those of you in a rush!

  • CDN Chris Hadfield

    http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/biohadfield.asp

    The first Canadian to be the Commander of the International Space Station.

  • CDN Emily Carr At Home and At Work

    http://bcheritage.ca/emilycarrhomework/index.htm

    An online art exhibit, photo gallery and history of the famous artist from British Columbia.

  • CDN First Among Equals-the Prime Minister in Canadian Life and Politics

    http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/primeministers/kids/index-e.html

    From fun to the facts.

  • Gallery of Achievers - A Museum of Living History

    http://www.achievement.org/galleryachieve.html

    All about people who have shaped the 20th Century by their accomplishments. Discover a role model in the arts, business, public service, science and exploration and sports.

  • CDN The Group of Seven and Their Contemporaries

    http://www.mcmichael.com/collection/seven/index.cfm

    Discover the history of the Group of Seven and learn about each individual artists and some of their paintings.

  • Indexes of Biographies

    http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/BiogIndex.html

    An alphabetical and chronological index to biographies of mathematicians. A site for adults but pretty easy to use.

  • Something about the Author

    http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB0155&R=EDB0155

    There is information about hundreds of authors in this database. You will need your library card to use it.

  • CDN The Terry Fox Run - About Terry Fox

    http://www.terryfox.org/TerryFox/T_Fox.html

    A young Canadian with cancer, Terry Fox became a hero when he attempted to run across the country on an artificial leg. The website has more about Terry and the Run.

  • CDN Women Artists in Canada

    http://www.collectionscanada.ca/women/002026-500-e.html

    Look up artists by last name. Or click on the search button.

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