James Cook was a British explorer, captain and cartographer. Explore this biography to learn more about his profile, childhood, life and timeline.
Walter Raleigh was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, politician and explorer. This biography profiles his childhood, life, achievements and timeline.
Robert Falcon Scott was a British naval officer and explorer who died on his attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole.
David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary, doctor and an explorer in Africa. This biography profiles his childhood, life, explorations, achievements and timeline.
Henry Hudson was an early 17th century English navigator and explorer. This biography of Henry Hudson provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline
Joseph Lister was a British surgeon who was the founder of antiseptic medicine. This biography of Joseph Lister provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
Alfred Russel Wallace was a British scientist and explorer, best known for discovering the concept of evolution by natural selection. This biography of Alfred Wallace provides information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
Sir John Franklin was an English ‘Royal Navy’ officer and an explorer of the Arctic. Check out this biography to know more about his childhood, family, personal life, etc.
Magdi Yacoub is one of the world's most respected cardiac surgeons. This biography gives detailed information about his childhood, life, works and timeline.
Robert Winston is a highly acclaimed academician and medical doctor. This biography gives detailed information on his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline.
Henry Gray was an English anatomist, who authored the famous book ‘Gray’s Anatomy’. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts related to his life.
John Smith was an English soldier and explorer who played a significant role in the establishment of Jamestown in North America. This biography of John Smith provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline
Charles Sturt was an English military officer and explorer who led three major expeditions towards the interior of eastern Australia. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline
James Parkinson was an English surgeon who described the disease which later came to be known as Parkinson's Disease. This biography of James Parkinson provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline
Ernest Shackleton was a celebrated Anglo-Irish polar explorer. This biography profiles his childhood, career, major expeditions, explorations, achievements and timeline.
Mungo Park was a Scottish explorer who attempted to explore the true course of the Niger River. This biography of Mungo Park provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline