Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

In the public eye aye: Life of the Day

Thu Jun 20 00:04:02 BST 2013

Today's biography from the Oxford DNB: Waghorn, Thomas (1800-1850), naval officer and self-publicist

Pushy in Bushy: Life of the Day

Wed Jun 19 00:04:03 BST 2013

Today's biography from the Oxford DNB: Bennett, Timothy (1676/7-1756), cordwainer and public access campaigner

Genius in the family: Life of the Day

Tue Jun 18 00:04:09 BST 2013

Today's biography from the Oxford DNB: Du Pré, Jacqueline Mary (1945-1987), cellist

The last veteran: Life of the Day

Mon Jun 17 00:04:03 BST 2013

Today's biography from the Oxford DNB: Patch, Henry John [Harry] (1898-2009), soldier and plumber, and longest surviving British veteran of the First World War

A natural ending: Life of the Day

Sun Jun 16 00:04:04 BST 2013

Today's biography from the Oxford DNB: Albery, Nicholas Bronson (1948-2001), social activist and charity founder

Upon unalterable Principles: Life of the Day

Sat Jun 15 00:04:04 BST 2013

Today's biography from the Oxford DNB: Blount, Martha (1690-1763), Roman Catholic gentlewoman

100 mph: Life of the Day

Fri Jun 14 00:04:05 BST 2013

Today's biography from the Oxford DNB: Lambert, Percy Edgar (1880-1913), motor racing driver and car dealer

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Wed Jun 05 10:27:20 BST 2013

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