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A place in The Dictionary of National Biography has sometimes been described as the final accolade. The 748 men and women, whose lives are recorded in this supplement, died between the years 1971 and 1980, and their collective experience spans almost the whole of the twentieth century to date.
This comprehensive biographical dictionary contains over 30,000 entries, covering the lives of notable figures in British history, from ancient times to the present day. Each entry provides a detailed account of the individual's life, achievements, and influence, placing them in their historical context. This volume includes entries on figures such as the philosopher John Locke, the novelist Jane Austen, and the explorer George Vancouver. This book is an essential reference work for anyone interested in British history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "publi...