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This authoritative biographical dictionary, the only dictionary of 20th century biography available, covers the lives and the claim to fame of 1,750 famous men and women who by deed or thought have set their mark on our century. Included are leading figures from politics, religion, science, literature, medicine, cinema, and sport--famous people such as Chaplin, Churchill, Einstein, Hitler, Picasso, Pele, the Marx Brothers, Rachmaninov, the Queen of England, the Pope, and the President of the United States. Entries are designed to provide the most reliable information about their subjects in the most accessible form. Each entry includes a sketch of the family background and education of the subject, followed by a description of the events that have brought them to fame or infamy, and a summary of their achievements or misdemeanors. A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World Biography is ideal for browsing as well as an essential reference for anyone seeking clear and accurate information.