Biographies
Need help finding biographies?
Looking for biographical information on a specific person? Try typing their name into the library catalogue to see what we have.
If you haven’t decided who you want to write about and you are looking for ideas click on a category above or scroll down to check out the information on this page.
Online Resources
Biographies - General
At the Library
Websites
Academy of Achievement
In the Gallery of Achievers, the focus is on individuals who have shaped the 20th century by their accomplishments.
The Biographical Dictionary
This site, created for elementary students, includes more than 25,000 brief biographical entries. You can search by name, birth or death date, or by profession.
Biography – A&E TV Channel Site
This site from the A & E Channel has a searchable online database containing 15,000 international names.
Celebrities
You can find links here to biographies of current celebrities.
Distinguished Women Past and Present
This site has biographies of women who have contributed to humankind in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, artists, writers and much more.
Canadian
At the Library
Biographies of Canadian Prime Ministers
Websites
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
The Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame recognizes and honours Canada’s sports heroes both amateur and professional. Click on an Honoured Member of the Canada Sports Hall of Fame to find out biographical information on a sports hero.
Canadian Encyclopedia
This encyclopedia has biographical information on famous Canadians.
Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Meet people who have played an important role in the formation of what is now Canada.
Famous Canadian Women
This site, dedicated to helping people begin their exploration of Canadian Women’s History, is indexed by categories such as historical timeline, famous firsts, women on the job and many more.
First Among Equals: the Prime Minister in Canadian life and politics
All about the role of the Prime Minister in Canada.
Great Canadian Scientists
Great for projects! If you try the Reference section, you will find sections on 150 scientists, arranged alphabetically by last name.
Heroes of Yore and Lore
Canadian heroes in fact and fiction - from Terry Fox to Anne of Green Gables. Created by the National Library of Canada.
Library and Archives of Canada
This site features databases, directories and virtual exhibitions of Canadians, both the famous and the not so famous, from all walks of life.
Prime Ministers of Canada
Created by the Library of Parliament, biographical information about every Canadian Prime Minister.
Saints
At the Library
Websites
Catholic Online Saints and Angels
This site is perfect for finding information on a particular Saint.