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

Mr. McDonough is a prolific biographer of musicians whose subjects include Neil Young, Tammy Wynette, Al Green and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

Jonathan Dimbleby, the King's biographer and friend, drew a line on Thursday on the BBC's World at One between the Royal family and the monarchy.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

His subsequent attempts to walk through the walls of his house resulted in what his biographer Radolphus Pittiman describes as a ‘concussion of ten days’ duration’.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling