Category: Biography
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin (1706-90), US scientist and states-man. Franklin began his career as a printer and journalist, from which he made sufficient money to devote the latter part …
Francisco Franco Francisco Franco (1892-1975), Spanish dictator. He entered the army at the age of 14, served in Morocco, and became chief of staff in 1935. From Morocco he …
Francis of Assisi Francis of Assisi, real name Francesco di Bernar-done (1182-1226). Italian founder of the Franciscan order of friars. After a vision in 1205, he abandoned his military …
George Fox George Fox (1624-91), English founder of the Society of Friends (the Quakers). The son of a weaver, he was largely self-educated. In 1642 he rejected the established …
E. M. Forster E. M. Forster (1879-1970), British novelist. His travels in Italy and India strongly influenced his novels, which explore cultural contrasts. His works include Where Angels Fear …
Henry Ford Henry Ford (1863-1947), US motor-car manufacturer. Ford was the first industrialist to make cars for the mass market. A mechanic by training, he set up the Ford …
Harrison Ford Harrison Ford (1942), US film actor, famous for his action-adventure roles of the 1980’s and 1990’s. Although he made his film debut as early as 1966, Ford …
Margot Fonteyn Margot Fonteyn (1919-91), British ballerina. Born Margaret Hookham, she made her debut in 1934, becoming a leading dancer in classical roles at the Sadler’s Wells Ballet. She …
