biographer

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In the words of biographer David Reynolds, Brown’s execution helped “spark” the Civil War.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

As the biographer and literary scholar Carla Kaplan recounts in “Troublemaker,” Jessica started an escape plan early, opening a bank account at 12 to build up running-away funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But Hanson's biographer and filmmaker Dr Anna Broinowski says the One Nation leader has endured as a figurehead of right-wing politics because she paints herself as a "person of the people".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Her biographer, Mark Oppenheimer, is a middle-aged father of five.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

“It was questioned by many if the loss of Mr. Root was not irreparable,” wrote James Ellsworth in a letter to Burnham’s biographer, Charles Moore.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson