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World Who's Who

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Biographical information and contact details for more than 60,000 notable individuals worldwide, across multiple fields and disciplines, including heads of state and leading politicians.  World Who's Who is regularly updated.  For a related database, see Marquis Who's Who on the Web.

All Branch LibrariesSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureStephen A. Schwarzman BuildingThe New York Public Library for the Performing ArtsThomas Yoseloff Business Center
Biography, Reference, Directories, History
English