Maham Begum Maham Begum, 1506-1530, Mughal princess. Wife of Emperor Babar, whom she married in Herat, Afghanistan, in 1506, she is celebrated as the mother of Humayun (b. 6 …
Robert Graves Robert Graves (1895-1985), British poet and novelist. He published three volumes of poetry during his military service in World War I. His popular autobiography, Goodbye to All …
Gunter Grass Gunter Grass (1927), German novelist and writer. Grass was brought up in Danzig (now Gdansk in Poland) and became a keen member of the Hitler Youth after …
Stephane Grappelli Stephane Grappelli (1908), French jazz violinist. Originally a classical musician, he changed direction after meeting Django Reinhardt in 1931; the two men founded the quintet of the …
Ulysses S. Grant Ulysses S. Grant (1822-85), US general and statesman; 18th president of the US (1869-77). Grant trained at the West Point Academy and fought in the Mexican …
Cary Grant Cary Grant stage name of Archibald Leach (1904-86). US film actor, born in Britain. After making his Hollywood debut in 1933, he appeared as the sophisticated in’ …
Kenneth Grahame Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932), Scottish writer for children. He worked in the Bank of England for most of his life. His dislike of busy city life is reflected …
W. G. Grace W. G. Grace (1848-1915), English cricketer. Grace was playing for Gloucestershire by the age of 16. An outstanding all-rounder, he became captain of England and contributed …
