Studying Biographies
by Ron Kurtus (updated 16 March 2023)
Biographies are the life stories of famous or interesting people, as written by authors and historians. They differ from an autobiography, which consists of writings about personal experiences and viewpoints of the person's life.
I've always been interested in reading biographies about how famous people became successful or what influenced their lives. You can learn much from studying the life stories of famous people. You can examine personality traits, outside influences, events in their lives and work techniques and then apply them to your own life. Studying the lives of the successful can give you insight on the processes used, as well as to inspire you to also become a champion.
The purpose of these lessons is to help you gain understanding the basics of Biographies, such that you will become a champion in the subject.
Biography Contents
Basics
People in Science
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Edison
Nikola Tesla
Misc.
People in Politics
Winston Churchill
Early and Journalist Years (Birth - Age 29)
The Strange Life of Lee Harvey Oswald
People in Writing
Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain)
People in Business
People in ancient Greece
Archimedes
Early Years and Mathematics
Misc.