Category: Biography

Introduction Nelson Mandela, a name synonymous with the relentless struggle for justice, equality, and freedom, stands as an emblem of hope in modern history. Born on July 18, 1918, in the tiny village of Qunu in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, Mandela’s life was a beacon that guided not just South Africa but the entire…

When researching books for my reading list, I always like to link my choices to past events or current situations. Stumbling upon this book, I remembered a conversation I had a few years ago. During my middle school days, I was a member of the ‘Anti-Violence Committee’, dealing with bullies on a daily basis. I…

I believe that Thomas Jefferson is a hypocrite in the sense of creating the constitution and going against his own rules and here is why. First of all, Jefferson could not stress enough that all men are created equal when in reality he owns over 200 slaves for himself. He does not have respect for…

Ruby Bridges, born on September 8, 1954, in Tylertown, Mississippi, is an iconic figure in the fight for civil rights and equality. As the first African-American student to integrate an all-white school in the South, Ruby’s story of courage, resilience, and determination has become an inspiration for generations. This biography essay will delve into the…

His neighbors called Thomas Jefferson the worst farmer in Virginia, and yet Jefferson dedicated himself to agrarian exploration with a devotion akin to worship. Which meant many, many failures. Jefferson, you see, was on a mission to bring upland rice to the American south. Grown in dry soil, it could supplant, he hoped, the lowland…

Helmuth Hubener is very brave person who you have probably never heard of before. Helmuth Hubener was only 16 when he was sentenced to death by Hitler. He was a very brave person and someone we can look up to. At the age of 16 he dared to defy the nazi’s and did defy them.…

Frida Kahlo is a female Mexican artist. You might have even seen her in an animated movie. Coco is just one example of an animated movie that was touched by Frida Kahlo’s artistry beside her Hispanic heritage. Despite making a minimal appearance in the film, it conveyed how much of an effect Kahlo’s artistic abilities…

Bonnie and Clyde did many types of crime that changed the world tremendously. For two whole years, many people had different opinions on them. Bonnie and Clyde have left an impact on the world with their rebellious lives and dedication to each other. Even if they violate the law. Bonnie Parker was born on October…

The biography I choose to write about is Mary Reibey. Mary Reibey was a businesswoman, shipowner and trader who was expelled to Australia from England. On May 12th, 1777, was the day she was born, and on the 30th of May, 1855, she died. In 1791 (she is around the age of 15 when arriving),…

Two centuries ago, on February 13, 1819, James Tallmadge, a member of the Democratic-Republican Party formed by Thomas Jefferson, offered an amendment to a bill regarding the admission of the Territory of Missouri into the United States. The so-called Tallmadge Amendment proposed banning further imports of slaves into the future state, as well as the…