our study notes explore the biographies of great people around the world. Read the life stories of famous figures from history, along with context and analysis that explains
Yakov Perelman ( Bialystok , 4 of December of 1882 – Leningrad , 22 of June of 1942 ) was a Russian-Soviet writer, popularizer of physics, mathematics and astronomy, founder of the genre of popular science literature; his books were published in many languages. …
Lev Semyonovich Vygotsky ( Orsha , 17 of November of 1896 – Moscow , November to June of 1934 ) was a Belarusian psychologist of Jewish origin. He was one of the most prominent theorists of developmental psychology, founder of cultural-historical psychology. The main …
Llilian Llanes Godoy . Art critic, essayist and curator. Graduated in Art History from the University of Havana . Founder of the Wifredo Lam Contemporary Art Center and the Havana Biennial. Summary [ hide ] 1 Biographical synthesis 1 Studies 2 Trajectory 2 Books …
William James Sidis. He is considered to be one of the smartest people on record. He had an estimated IQ between 250 and 300. The range of a person considered normal is …
Otto Sverdrup. Well-known Norwegian sailor and explorer . He entered the merchant navy at the age of seventeen. Summary [ hide ] 1 Biographical synthesis 1 Expeditions 2 See also 3 Sources Biographical synthesis (Haarstad, 1854 – Copenhagen, 1930) In 1878 he became a pilot …
Robert Falcon Scott. He managed to obtain two expeditions to the South Pole and was the main promoter of British exploration in the 19th century. Summary [ hide ] 1 Biographical synthesis 1 The first …
Frederick Cook. Doctor and explorer, he graduated as a doctor in 1890 , achieved several expeditions and recognition. Summary [ hide ] 1 Biographical synthesis 1 Work as a doctor 2 The great expedition 2 Sources Biographical synthesis The …