Who's Who and Who Was Who

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For autobiographical information on the noteworthy & famous.

Over 34,000 entries from the new edition of Who's Who and over 100,000 entries from all 11 volumes of Who Was Who
Fascinating insights into the private lives of public figures with detailed information for each person
Each entry is written by the subject themselves and can include full name, formal titles, birth date and (where appropriate) death date, education, honours, career history, recreations, contact details, and more
International figures include Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan, Serena Williams, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tom Cruise, Barack Obama, and Woody Allen
Extensive internal cross-references - find family members and other connected entrants such as people in the same profession or people born in the same period with ease
Over 10,000 direct reciprocal links mean that users can compare and contrast what people such as Dame Barbara Cartland or Anthony Blunt wrote about themselves in Who Was Who with their biographies in the award-winning Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Custom-built for biographical research with a user-friendly interface
Intuitive search and browse options enable quick and easy access to exceptional content which can be refined and re-ordered
Flexible advanced search options means that, in a single search, users can find female writers who were educated at Exeter University, have been awarded an OBE, were born after 1940, and are still alive!
Quick filter - choose to search Who's Who, or the complete database including Who Was Who
Discover interesting topical articles in the monthly feature pages
Updated annually each December alongside the print edition with minor updates during the year - if subjects die, their death dates will be added

Anyone who is, or was anyone...in their own words

Who's Who and Who Was Who

For autobiographical information on the noteworthy & famous.

Description

Explore rich, autobiographical information on over 134,000 influential people from all walks of life with Who's Who and Who Was Who, the highly prestigious resource published online exclusively by Oxford University Press. Published every year since 1849, Who's Who is the leading source of up-to-date information on over 34,000 notable figures in public life today. Who Was Who is an invaluable historical archive which collects together the entries of over 100,000 people, now deceased, who were included in previous editions of Who's Who. It is an invaluable research tool and offers a unique way of measuring social change. Containing autobiographical listings of senior politicians, judges, civil servants, and notable figures from the arts, academia, and other areas, it is seen as one of the worlds's most recognized and respected works of reference.

Anyone who is, or was anyone...in their own words

Who's Who and Who Was Who

For autobiographical information on the noteworthy & famous.

Reviews and Awards

"The famous red covers of Who's Who are exclusive and only the enduringly notable get into them...After a week with the new Who's Who (and though it's heavy to pick up) 'you can't put it down' best describes my feeling." - Matthew Parris, The Times

"The unrivalled compendium of the good and the great" - The Daily Telegraph

"Who's Who is a mirror in which society glimpses a reflection of its own achievement." - The Times

Anyone who is, or was anyone...in their own words

Who's Who and Who Was Who

For autobiographical information on the noteworthy & famous.

From Our Blog

A Who's Who of the Edinburgh Festival

By Daniel Parker It's that time of year again; Edinburgh is ablaze with art, theatre and music from around the world. For the month of August, Edinburgh is the culture capital of the world, as thousands of musicians, street-performers, actors, comedians, authors, and artists demonstrate their art at various venues across the city. Listed in Who's Who and Who Was Who are some of the most famous names to have performed at the festival since its inception in 1947.

Posted on August 21, 2013

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A Who's Who quiz for the British summer

Britons know that when the sun shines you need to take advantage of it! With so many fantastic events spanning the summer months, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate the British summertime. Come rain or shine, this Who's Who quiz for British summer events is sure to keep your summer bright.

Posted on July 15, 2013

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60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

On 2 June 1953 Queen Elizabeth II took her coronation oath at Westminster Abbey. Since her accession on 6 February 1952 aged 25, following the death of her father King George VI, the day had been planned in great detail. Our Who's Who editors take a look at the people who helped to create that historical day.

Posted on May 29, 2013

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Who's Who and Who Was Who

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