Who’s Who and Who Was Who

Who's Who is the leading source of up-to-date information about over 33,000 influential people from all walks of life, worldwide. Containing continually updated autobiographical listings of people from around the globe who have an impact on British life, including senior politicians, judges, civil servants, and notable figures from the arts, academia, and other areas, it is seen as one of the world's most recognised and respected works of reference.

Who Was Who, an invaluable historical archive going back to 1897, which includes the entries of over 100,000 people, now deceased, who were included in previous editions of Who's Who. The online edition contains links to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

• Over 33,000 unique autobiographical statements of living noteworthy and influential individuals
• Entries supplied and checked by biographees.
• Quick and advanced search options: search by address, occupation, age or sex, and browse by people, decorations, recreations, clubs, or education.
• Details including family history, current employment, educational background, career, recreations, publications, address
• Extensive internal cross-referencing.
• Over 10,000 direct reciprocal links between Who's Who and the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
• Printer friendly format, the ability to e-mail entries and search results, and accurate citations.

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