SJSU Research Guides: Online Reference Sources: Biographies

Biographies

Biography Reference Bank (SJSU Students and Faculty Only)
This database combines the in-depth, original profiles of Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated, plus the thorough periodicals coverage of Biography Index, full-text articles, page images, and abstracts from the complete range of Wilson databases (including biographical profiles, feature articles, interviews, essays, book reviews, performance reviews, speeches, or obituaries). It covers over 500,000 people and includes over 36,000 images.

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography This link opens in a new window
Over 60,000 biographies, 72 million words, 11,000 portraits of significant, influential or notorious figures who shaped British history.
Gale In Context Biography This link opens in a new window
Offers 600,000+ biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study. Providing coverage of the most searched and studied people, Biography includes over 5,000 portal pages on contemporary and historical figures. Reference content is offered alongside videos, audio selections, images, primary sources, and magazine and journal articles from hundreds of major periodicals and newspapers.
Marquis Who's Who This link opens in a new window
Brief biographical entries on prominent persons of any nationality, with emphasis on living Americans. Significant historical content as well.