5 Minute Biographies

Ella Fitzgerald, hailed as the “First Lady of Song” and the “Queen of Jazz,” graced the world with her unmatched…

Paula Yates, a captivating British television presenter and writer, was born on April 24, 1959, in Colwyn Bay, Wales. Though…

William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist, was born in…

Vladimir Lenin, born Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov in 1870 (April 22nd in the Julian calendar, April 10th in the Gregorian calendar)…

Did you know one of the founding fathers of the United States was born into a family of 17 children?…

Queen Elizabeth II, a symbol of stability and tradition for much of the 20th and 21st centuries, reigned as the…

Adolf Hitler, the embodiment of evil for the 20th century, was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn,…

Jayne Mansfield, a Hollywood icon who embodied the glamour and controversy of the 1950s and 60s, was born Vera Jayne…

Lucrezia Borgia, a name synonymous with both Renaissance intrigue and potential injustice, was born on April 18, 1480, in Subiaco,…

John Pierpont Morgan, a titan who straddled the worlds of finance and philanthropy, was born on April 17, 1837, in…

Charlie Chaplin, a comedic genius who rose to superstardom during the silent film era, was born on April 16, 1889,…

Did you know that James Dean, an iconic Hollywood star, only starred in three movies before his untimely death? Yet,…

Leonardo da Vinci, the quintessential Renaissance man, was born on April 15, 1452, in Anchiano, a small village near Vinci…

Loretta Lynn (1932-2022) was a country music powerhouse whose voice and songwriting championed the experiences of rural women. Born Loretta…

Catherine de’ Medici (1519-1589) was a powerful and controversial figure who left an indelible mark on French history. Born on…

Bobby Moore (1941-1993) stands as a titan of English football, forever remembered for his elegant defending and leadership. Born on…