Category: Biography
David Bowie David Bowie, real name David Jones (1947), British rock singer and songwriter, noted for his many changes of style and image. Bowie began to perform in pop …
Sandro Botticelli Sandro Botticelli, real name Sandro Filipepi (c. 1445-1510), Italian painter. The nickname ‘Botticelli’, meaning ‘little barrel’, was first given to his elder brother. His style ranges from …
Ian Botham Ian Botham (1955), British cricketer. He made his county debut in 1974 and his Test debut three years later. Although his attacking style as both a …
James Boswell James Boswell (1740-95), Scottish biographer and diarist. A qualified lawyer, he met Samuel Johnson in 1763 and their friendship lasted until Johnson’s death in 1784. His poetry …
Hieronymus Bosch Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516), Dutch painter. He is famous for his detailed colourful paintings of fantastic scenes, intended to satirize the foolish or evil aspects of human nature. …
Alexander Borodin Alexander Borodin (1833-87), Russian composer. He trained as a doctor and was assistant professor of chemistry at St Petersburg medical academy; he later founded a school of …
Cesare Borgia Cesare Borgia (1476-1507), Italian nobleman, the illegitimate son of Rodrigo de Borgia, who was Pope Alexander VI. Cesare became a cardinal at the age of 17, and …
Jorge Luis Borges Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986), Argentinian writer, best known for his complex and paradoxical stories. Born in Buenos Aires, Borges spent much of his youth in Europe, …
