History biographies
Explore kid-friendly life stories connected to history.
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Stories about history
Abraham Lincoln
Being the 16th President of the United States and helping to end slavery
Akbar the Great
A powerful and wise emperor who helped unite much of South Asia and encouraged fairness, learning, and cooperation.
Andrew Johnson
Being the 17th President of the United States and leading the country during a very challenging time after the Civil War
Ashoka the Great
An Indian emperor who chose peace, kindness, and learning to guide his empire.
Benito Juárez
Being a president of Mexico who believed in fairness, education, and equal rights under the law
Benjamin Harrison
Being the 23rd President of the United States and helping modernize the country
Catherine the Great
She was a powerful empress who helped Russia grow and supported art, learning, and new ideas.
Charlemagne
A great king who united much of Europe and helped learning and culture grow.
Chester A. Arthur
Becoming the 21st President of the United States and helping improve fairness in government jobs
Christopher Columbus
Making famous sea voyages that connected Europe and the Americas
Cleopatra VII
Being the last active pharaoh of ancient Egypt and a smart, powerful leader
Confucius
A famous Chinese teacher and philosopher who shared ideas about kindness, respect, and good behavior
Crazy Horse
A respected Lakota leader who worked to protect his people, land, and traditions.
Cyrus the Great
Founding the Persian Empire and being known as a fair and respectful ruler
Deng Xiaoping
Helping modernize China through practical ideas and economic reforms
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Being the 34th President of the United States and a leader who helped guide the world toward peace after World War II
Emiliano Zapata
Leading the fight for fair land ownership for farmers in Mexico
Fidel Castro
Being a long-time leader of the country of Cuba
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Leading the United States through the Great Depression and World War II, and creating programs to help people in need.
Franklin Pierce
The 14th President of the United States who led the country during a challenging time before the Civil War
Frederick the Great
Being a Prussian king who loved learning, music, and improving his country.
George Washington
Being the first President of the United States and helping start a new country
Gerald Ford
Becoming the 38th President of the United States and helping the country heal after a difficult time
Geronimo
A respected Chiricahua Apache leader who worked to protect his people, culture, and way of life.
Golda Meir
Being one of the first women in the world to serve as a country’s prime minister (the third woman to do so)