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biographer

[bahy-og-ruh-fer, bee-] / baɪˈɒg rə fər, bi- /






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

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Leo didn’t want to get involved in politics, he told his biographer Allen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Not a bad legacy, considering George Downing is summarized by his biographer thus: “Liar, blackmailer, seducer and thief, this double-dealing shapeshifter would betray both friends and principles without a moment’s misgiving.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

In order to ensure that she would be the first and most authoritative Anthony biographer, Harper burned most of Anthony’s letters and documents.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling