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Photo of the Week: My Kingdom for a Socialite
June 4, 2012 by Julien McNabPost a commentThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...
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Photo of the Week: Name That Chemist
April 30, 2012 by Julien McNabThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...
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Margaret Thatcher
Prime Minister / 1925 - 2013
The first female prime minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher was a controversial figurehead of conservative ideology during her time in office.
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Obama Rings in Rainbows, Pippa Middleton Coming to America?
May 11, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com has launched a new feature we're calling "Week in Review," which highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Girl Scouts
Hillary Clinton
Women's Rights Activist, U.S. First Lady, Government Official / 1947 -
When Hillary Clinton was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2001, she became the only American first lady to hold national office. She became the 67th U.S. secretary of state in 2009, serving until 2013.
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- Shorties with Authority
- Fantastically French
- Famous Aquarians
Nicolas Sarkozy
World Leader / 1955 -
Nicolas Sarkozy served as France's 23rd president from 2007 to 2012. His term was marked by controversy, which included his marriage to Carla Bruni in 2008.
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Fashion Designers
- Famous People Born in 1963
Marc Jacobs
Fashion Designer / 1963 -
Marc Jacobs is best known for his fashion design with Louis Vuitton and his own label.
- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous People Born in 1983
- Famous People Born on September 6
Pippa Middleton
1983 -
Pippa Middleton is best known as the younger sister of Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince Charles.
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- 2012 Election Candidates
- Candidates with Babies
Joe Biden
U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1942 -
Former Delaware Senator Joe Biden was elected the 47th U.S. vice president with President Barack Obama in 2008. He earned a second term as vice president when Obama was re-elected to the presidency in 2012.
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- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Arians
- Famous Singers
Al Green
Singer, Minister / 1946 -
Al Green is known for the hit song "Let's Stay Together," and for leaving his musical career at its height in the 1970s to become a reverend at his own church.
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- Will and Kate
- Commoners to Royals
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Kate Middleton
Duchess / 1982 -
Kate Middleton, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, married Prince William in 2011 at Westminster Abbey. She will not be a princess until Prince Charles inherits the throne.
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President Obama Slow Jams & James Cameron Gets Spacey
April 27, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com has launched a new feature we're calling "Week in Review," which highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
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- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Picture Oscar Winners
- Famous Leos
James Cameron
Director, Producer / 1954 -
Oscar-winning director James Cameron is best known for the highly acclaimed, box-office hits Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009).
John Edwards
U.S. Representative / 1953 -
John Edwards served in the U.S. Senate from 1998 to 2004. He was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in the 2004 election, and twice ran for president.
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Terrorism Loses Its Mojo, Richard Branson Gets Iced
May 4, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com has launched a new feature we're calling "Week in Review," which highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their...
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- Infamous Terrorists
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in 1957
Osama bin Laden
Terrorist / 1957 - 2011
Osama bin Laden is a terrorist extremist who planned the attacks on the World Trade Center and is intent on driving Western influence from the Muslim world.
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- 2012 Presidential Hopefuls
- 2012 Election Candidates
- Candidates Eating
Mitt Romney
Governor / 1947 -
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney made a run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, losing to John McCain. He made another run for the presidency in 2012, but was defeated by President Barack Obama.
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- USO Entertainers
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- Famous Cancerians
Jessica Simpson
Film Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1980 -
Jessica Simpson is an American pop singer, actress and fashion empire entrepreneur, and a former MTV reality show star.
- In these groups:
- Scream Queens
- Name Changers
- Silent Screen Stars
Joan Crawford
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Dancer, Pin-up / 1905 - 1977
Joan Crawford was an Oscar-winning actress, dancer and executive. She was known for films like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? and Mildred Pierce.
- In these groups:
- Famous Dropouts
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Richard
Richard Branson
Entrepreneur / 1950 -
Entrepreneur Richard Branson launched Virgin Records in 1973. Today Virgin Group holds more than 200 companies in more than 30 countries.
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Photo of the Week: Women, Children and Oarsmen First
April 9, 2012 by Julien McNabThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...

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