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Section 1

1. Walter Baade, Baade, Walter
   • '''Walter Baade''' ([[1893]] - [[1960]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[German]]-born) astronomer & astrophysicist; discovered asteroids Hidalgo 1920, Icarus 1948; corrected erroneous measurements of size of universe
2. Andreas Baader, Baader, Andreas
   • '''Andreas Baader''' ([[1943]] - [[1977]]), [[West Germany|West German]] anarchist terrorist; led Red Army Faction with Ulrike Meinhof
3. Franz Xavier von Baader, Baader, Franz Xavier von
   • '''Franz Xavier von Baader''' ([[1765]] - [[1841]]), [[German]] Catholic mystic & [[philosopher]]
4. Baal Shem Tov (Israel ben Eliezer)
   • '''Baal Shem Tov ''' ('''Israel ben Eliezer''') ([[1698]] - [[1760]]), [[Russian]] ([[Polish]]-born) Jewish rabbi & religious leader; founder of modern Hasidism
5. Ibrahim Babangida, Babangida, Ibrahim
   • '''Ibrahim Babangida''' (born [[1941]]), Nigerian dictator, [[general]], & [[political figure]]; pres. of Nigeria 1985-1993; resigned
6. Charles Babbage, Babbage, Charles
   • '''Charles Babbage''' ([[1792]] - [[1871]]), [[British]] inventor, [[mathematician]], & pioneer computer [[scientist]]; designed 1st programmable computer
7. Bruce Edward Babbitt, Babbitt, Bruce Edward
   • '''Bruce Edward Babbitt''' (born [[1938]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[Democratic]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of Arizona 1978-1987; [[Secretary]] of Interior 1993--
8. Irving Babbitt, Babbitt, Irving
   • '''Irving Babbitt''' ([[1865]] - [[1933]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] critic & literary scholar; leader of New Humanism movement; opposed Romanticism; wrote "Literature and the American College" 1908, "Rousseau and Romanticism" 1919, "On Being Creative" 1932
9. Milton Byron Babbitt, Babbitt, Milton Byron
   • '''Milton Byron Babbitt''' (born [[1916]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] modernist composer; pioneer of serialism; composed "Composition for Four Instruments" 1948, "Partitions for Piano" 1957, "Philomel" 1964
10. Stephen Moulton Babcock, Babcock, Stephen Moulton
    • '''Stephen Moulton Babcock''' ([[1843]] - [[1931]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] agricultural [[chemist]]; discoverer & eponym of Babcock test to determine butterfat content of milk 1890
11. Isaac Emmanuelovich Babel, Babel, Isaac Emmanuelovich
    • '''Isaac Emmanuelovich Babel''' ([[1894]] - [[1941?]]), [[Russian]] [[dramatist]] & short story [[author, writer]]; wrote short story collections "Odessa Tales" 1916, "Red Cavalry" 1926
12. Francois Noel Babeuf, Babeuf, Francois Noel (Gracchus Babeuf)
    • '''Francois Noel Babeuf''' ('''Gracchus Babeuf''') ([[1760]] - [[1797]]), [[French]] agrarian agitator & revolutionary; co-led unsuccessful revolt against Directorate 1796; suicide before execution
13. Tai Reina Babilonia, Babilonia, Tai Reina
    • '''Tai Reina Babilonia''' (born [[1960]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] figure skater; partner of Randy Gardner
14. Anthony Babington, Babington, Anthony
    • '''Anthony Babington''' ([[1561]] - [[1586]]), [[English]] Catholic conspirator; eponym & leader of Babington Plot to assassinate Elizabeth I & place Mary Stuart on [[English]] throne; executed
15. Edward Babiuch, Babiuch, Edward
    • '''Edward Babiuch''' (born [[1927]]), [[Polish]] [[political figure]]; premier of Poland 1980
16. Roger Ward Babson, Babson, Roger Ward
    • '''Roger Ward Babson''' ([[1875]] - [[1967]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] business statistician
17. Babur (Zahir ad-Din Muhammad Babur), Baber)
    • '''Babur ''' (Zahir ad-Din Muhammad Babur), '''Baber''') ([[1483?]] - [[1530]]), 1st Mogul emperor of India 1526-1530
18. Dirck van Baburen, Baburen, Dirck van (Thodoe Baburen, also Theodoor Baburen)
    • '''Dirck van Baburen''' ('''Thodoe Baburen, also Theodoor Baburen''') ([[1590?]] - [[1624]]), Dutch painter
19. Lauren Bacall, Bacall, Lauren (Betty Joan Perske)
    • '''Lauren Bacall''' ('''Betty Joan Perske''') (born [[1924]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] actress; wife of Humphrey Bogart 1945; wife of Jason Robards 1961; divorced 1969
20. Facundo, Don Bacardi, Bacardi, Facundo, Don
    • '''Facundo, Don Bacardi''' ([[1816]] - [[1886]]), Cuban ([[Spanish]]-born) rum businessman; founder & eponym of Bacardi rum distillery 1862
21. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel
    • '''Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach''' ([[1714]] - [[1788]]), [[German]] composer; son of Johann Sebastian Bach
22. Johann Christian Bach, Bach, Johann Christian
    • '''Johann Christian Bach''' ([[1735]] - [[1782]]), [[German]] composer & organist; son of Johann Sebastian Bach
23. Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach, Johann Sebastian
    • '''Johann Sebastian Bach''' ([[1685]] - [[1750]]), [[German]] composer & organist; composed "The Art of Fugue", "Brandenburg Concerti", "The Well-Tempered Clavier" 1722-1744, "Goldberg Variations" 1742, "Mass in B Minor", "St. Matthew Passion"
24. Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann
    • '''Wilhelm Friedemann Bach''' ([[1710]] - [[1784]]), [[German]] composer & organist; son of Johann Sebastian Bach
25. Bertram Mark Bacharach, Bacharach, Bertram Mark (Burt)
    • '''Bertram Mark Bacharach''' ('''Burt''') (born [[1928]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] songwriter
26. Carl George Bachmann, Bachmann, Carl George
    • '''Carl George Bachmann''' ([[1890]] - [[1980]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; House minority whip 1931-1933
27. John Backus, Backus, John
    • '''John Backus''' (born [[1924]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] computer [[scientist]]; developed computer language FORTRAN
28. Augustus Octavius Bacon, Bacon, Augustus Octavius
    • '''Augustus Octavius Bacon''' ([[1839]] - [[1914]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; pres. pro tempore of Senate 1912, 1913
29. Francis Bacon, Bacon, Francis (Baron Verulam, Viscount St. Albans)
    • '''Francis Bacon''' ('''Baron Verulam, Viscount St. Albans''') ([[1561]] - [[1626]]), Eng [[author, writer]], courtier, & [[philosopher]]; advocate of inductive reasoning in science; wrote "Advancement of Learning" 1605, "Novum Organum" 1620, "New Atlantis" 1627
30. Henry Bacon, Bacon, Henry
    • '''Henry Bacon''' ([[1866]] - [[1924]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] architect; designed Lincoln Memorial
31. Nathaniel Bacon, Bacon, Nathaniel
    • '''Nathaniel Bacon''' ([[1647]] - [[1676]]), American ([[English]]-born) colonial leader; led Bacon's Rebellion against William Berkeley; occupied all of Virginia; seized & burned Jamestown 1676
32. Robert Bacon, Bacon, Robert
    • '''Robert Bacon''' ([[1860]] - [[1919]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] diplomat & financier; [[Secretary]] of State 1909
33. Roger Bacon, Bacon, Roger (the Admirable Doctor; Doctor Mirabilis), the Wonderful Doctor)
    • '''Roger Bacon''' (the Admirable Doctor; Doctor Mirabilis), '''the Wonderful Doctor''') ([[1220?]] - [[1292]]), [[English]] alchemist, encyclopedist, [[philosopher]], scholar, & [[scientist]]
34. Maximilian Alexander Friedrich Wilhelm, Prince von Baden, Baden, Maximilian Alexander Friedrich Wilhelm, Prince von
    • '''Maximilian Alexander Friedrich Wilhelm, Prince von Baden''' ([[1867]] - [[1929]]), [[German]] [[political figure]]; chancellor of Germany 1918; last chancellor of [[German]] Empire
35. Olave St. Claire Baden-Powell, Baden-Powell, Olave St. Claire
    • '''Olave St. Claire Baden-Powell''' ([[1857]] - [[1941]]), [[English]] founder of [[British]] Girl Scouting 1909; wife of Robert Baden-Powell
36. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baden-Powell, Robert Stephenson Smyth
    • '''Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell''' ([[1857]] - [[1941]]), [[English]] soldier; fought in Boer War; founder of [[British]] Boy Scouting 1907
37. George Edmund Badger, Badger, George Edmund
    • '''George Edmund Badger''' ([[1795]] - [[1866]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[Secretary]] of Navy 1841
38. John Badham, Badham, John
    • '''John Badham''' (born [[1939]]), [[English]] movie director; directed movies "Saturday Night Fever" 1977, "WarGames" 1983, "Short Circuit" 1986, "Bird on a Wire" 1990, "The Hard Way" 1991, "Point of No Return" 1993
39. Pietro Badoglio, Badoglio, Pietro
    • '''Pietro Badoglio''' ([[1871]] - [[1956]]), [[Italian]] [[general]] & [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of Italy 1943-1944; resigned
40. Karl Baedeker, Baedeker, Karl
    • '''Karl Baedeker''' ([[1801]] - [[1859]]), [[German]] [[author, writer]] & publisher of guidebooks; source of word "baedeker"
41. Leo Hendrik Baekeland, Baekeland, Leo Hendrik
    • '''Leo Hendrik Baekeland''' ([[1863]] - [[1944]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[chemist]]; inventor & eponym of 1st thermo-setting plastic (Bakelite)
42. Joao Clemente Baena Soares, Baena Soares, Joao Clemente
    • '''Joao Clemente Baena Soares''' (born [[1931]]), Brazilian diplomat; [[secretary-general]] of Organization of American States 1984-- (OAS)
43. Karl Ernst von Baer, Baer, Karl Ernst von
    • '''Karl Ernst von Baer''' ([[1792]] - [[1876]]), [[German]] (Estonian-born) anthropologist & embryologist; founder of embryology; founder of comparative embryology
44. Max Baer, Baer, Max
    • '''Max Baer''' ([[1909]] - [[1959]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] boxer; heavyweight boxing champion 1934-1935
45. Adolf von Baeyer, Baeyer, Adolf von (Johann Friedrich Wilhelm)
    • '''Adolf von Baeyer''' ('''Johann Friedrich Wilhelm''') ([[1835]] - [[1917]]), [[German]] [[chemist]]; discovered barbituric acid; synthesized indigo dye; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Chemistry]] 1905
46. Buenaventura Baez, Baez, Buenaventura
    • '''Buenaventura Baez''' ([[1810?]] - [[1884]]), Dominican [[political figure]]; pres. of Dominican [[Republic]] 1849-1853, 1865-1866, 1868-1873, 1876-1878; acting pres. of Dominican [[Republic]] 1856-1857
47. Joan Baez, Baez, Joan
    • '''Joan Baez''' (born [[1941]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] folksinger
48. William Baffin, Baffin, William
    • '''William Baffin''' ([[1584?]] - [[1622]]), [[English]] Arctic explorer; discovered Baffin Bay
49. Jean Baptiste Bagaza, Bagaza, Jean Baptiste
    • '''Jean Baptiste Bagaza''' (born [[1946]]), Burundian Tutsi army officer & [[political figure]]; overthrew Michel Micombero; pres. of Burundi 1976-1987; overthrown

Section 2

1. Walter Bagehot, Bagehot, Walter
   • '''Walter Bagehot''' ([[1826]] - [[1877]]), [[English]] economist & journalist
2. Roberto Baggio, Baggio, Roberto
   • '''Roberto Baggio''' (born [[1967]]), [[Italian]] soccer player
3. Charles, Sir Bagot, Bagot, Charles, Sir
   • '''Charles, Sir Bagot''' ([[1781]] - [[1843]]), [[British]] [[administrator]] & diplomat; co-negotiator & co-eponym of Rush-Bagot Treaty 1817; [[governor-general]] of Canada 1841-1843
4. Prince Pyotr Ivanovich Bagration, Bagration, Prince Pyotr Ivanovich
   • '''Prince Pyotr Ivanovich Bagration''' ([[1765]] - [[1812]]), [[Russian]] [[general]] against Napoleon
5. Abdul, Sir Baha, Baha, Abdul, Sir (Abbas Effendi, Abbas Efendi), 'Abd al-Baha', Abdul-Baha Abbas)
   • '''Abdul, Sir Baha''' (Abbas Effendi, Abbas Efendi), ''''Abd al-Baha', Abdul-Baha Abbas''') ([[1844]] - [[1921]]), Baha'i religious leader; leader of Baha'is 1892-1921; son & successor of Baha'ullah
6. Bahadur Shah
   • '''Bahadur Shah''' ([[1643]] - [[1712]]), Mogul emperor of India 1707-1712; son of Aurangzeb
7. Bahadur Shah II
   • '''Bahadur Shah II''' ([[1775]] - [[1862]]), nominal last Mogul emperor of India 1837-1858; served under [[British]] rule; deposed by British; son of Akbar II
8. Baha'ullah (orig. Mirza Husayn Ali (Nuri)), Baha'u'llah, Baha'Allah)
   • '''Baha'ullah ''' (orig. Mirza Husayn Ali (Nuri)), '''Baha'u'llah, Baha'Allah''') ([[1817]] - [[1892]]), Persian religious leader; founder of Baha'i faith
9. Muhammad Javi Bahonar, Bahonar, Muhammad Javi
   • '''Muhammad Javi Bahonar''' ([[1933]] - [[1981]]), Iranian [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of Iran 1981; assassinated with Muhummad Ali Raji
10. James Anthony Bailey, Bailey, James Anthony (James McGinness)
    • '''James Anthony Bailey''' ('''James McGinness''') ([[1847]] - [[1906]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] circus showman with Phineas Barnum
11. John Moran Bailey, Bailey, John Moran
    • '''John Moran Bailey''' ([[1904]] - [[1975]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; chairman of [[Democratic]] National Committee 1961-1968
12. Joseph Weldon Bailey, Bailey, Joseph Weldon
    • '''Joseph Weldon Bailey''' ([[1862]] - [[1929]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] lawyer & [[political figure]]; House minority leader 1897-1899
13. Lee Bailey, Bailey, Lee (Francis, F. Lee Bailey)
    • '''Lee Bailey''' ('''Francis''',, '''F. Lee Bailey''') (born [[1933]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] lawyer
14. Nathan Bailey, Bailey, Nathan (Nathaniel Bailey)
    • '''Nathan Bailey''' ('''Nathaniel Bailey''') (born [[17XX]]), [[English]] lexicographer
15. Pearl Mae Bailey, Bailey, Pearl Mae
    • '''Pearl Mae Bailey''' ([[1918]] - [[1990]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] singer
16. Francis Baily, Baily, Francis
    • '''Francis Baily''' ([[1774]] - [[1844]]), [[English]] astronomer; describer & eponym of Baily's beads
17. Alexander Bain, Bain, Alexander
    • '''Alexander Bain''' ([[1818]] - [[1903]]), [[Scottish]] [[philosopher]] & associationist pychologist
18. John Lawrence Baird, Baird, John Lawrence (Baron Stonehaven)
    • '''John Lawrence Baird''' ('''Baron Stonehaven''') ([[1874]] - [[1941]]), [[British]] [[administrator]]; [[governor-general]] of Australia 1925-1930
19. John Logie Baird, Baird, John Logie
    • '''John Logie Baird''' ([[1888]] - [[1946]]), [[Scottish]] inventor; father of television
20. Spencer Fullerton Baird, Baird, Spencer Fullerton
    • '''Spencer Fullerton Baird''' ([[1823]] - [[1887]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] naturalist & zoologist; [[secretary]] of Smithsonian Institution 1878-1887
21. Zoe Baird, Baird, Zoe
    • '''Zoe Baird''' (born [[1952]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] lawyer; Bill Clinton's 1st unsuccessful nominee for atty. [[general]] 1993
22. Bajazet I (Bayazid)
    • '''Bajazet I''' ('''Bayazid''') ([[1347]] - [[1403]]), Turkish sultan 1389-1403
23. Fredrik Bajer, Bajer, Fredrik
    • '''Fredrik Bajer''' ([[1837]] - [[1922]]), Danish [[author, writer]], pacifist, & soldier; [[Nobel Prize in]] Peace 1908
24. Vladimir Bakaric, Bakaric, Vladimir
    • '''Vladimir Bakaric''' ([[1912]] - [[1983]]), Yugoslavian Communist [[political figure]]
25. Vadim Viktorovich Bakatin, Bakatin, Vadim Viktorovich
    • '''Vadim Viktorovich Bakatin''' (born [[1937]]), [[Russian]] Soviet [[political figure]]; Soviet interior minister 1988-1990; last chairman of KGB 1991; 1st chairman of Interrepublican Security Service 1991--
26. Alan Baker, Baker, Alan
    • '''Alan Baker''' (born [[1939]]), [[English]] [[mathematician]]; extended Gelfond-Schneider theorem; Fields Medal 1970
27. George Baker, Baker, George
    • '''George Baker''' ([[1915]] - [[1975]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] cartoonist; created The Sad Sack
28. George Fisher Baker, Baker, George Fisher
    • '''George Fisher Baker''' ([[1840]] - [[1931]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] financier & philanthropist
29. George Pierce Baker, Baker, George Pierce
    • '''George Pierce Baker''' ([[1866]] - [[1935]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] playwriting teacher
30. Howard Henry Jr. Baker, Baker, Howard Henry Jr.
    • '''Howard Henry Jr. Baker''' (born [[1925]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[Republic]] [[political figure]]; Senate minority leader 1977-1981; Senate majority leader 1981-1985; White House chief of staff 1987-1988; son-in-law of Everett Dirksen
31. James Addison III Baker, Baker, James Addison III
    • '''James Addison III Baker''' (born [[1930]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[Republic]] [[political figure]]; White House chief of staff 1981-1985, 1992-1993; [[Secretary]] of Treasury 1985-1988; [[Secretary]] of State 1989-1992
32. Lafayette Curry Baker, Baker, Lafayette Curry
    • '''Lafayette Curry Baker''' ([[1826]] - [[1868]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] detective & [[general]]; head of National Detective Bureau in Civil War
33. Newton Diehl Baker, Baker, Newton Diehl
    • '''Newton Diehl Baker''' ([[1871]] - [[1937]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; mayor of Cleveland 1912-1916; [[Secretary]] of War 1916-1921
34. Russell Wayne Baker, Baker, Russell Wayne
    • '''Russell Wayne Baker''' (born [[1925]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] columnist & journalist
35. Samuel White, Sir Baker, Baker, Samuel White, Sir
    • '''Samuel White, Sir Baker''' ([[1821]] - [[1893]]), [[English]] explorer of Africa
36. Baki (Abdul Mahmud)
    • '''Baki ''' ('''Abdul Mahmud''') ([[1526]] - [[1599]]), Turkish judge & lyric poet
37. Allan Paul Bakke, Bakke, Allan Paul
    • '''Allan Paul Bakke''' (born [[1940]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] medical student; plaintiff in court case Regents of [[University]] of California v. Bakke 1978
38. James Orsen Bakker, Bakker, James Orsen (Jim)
    • '''James Orsen Bakker''' ('''Jim''') (born [[1939]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] television evangelist; imprisoned for fraud 1986-1994
39. Tammy Faye Bakker, Bakker, Tammy Faye (nee LaValley)
    • '''Tammy Faye Bakker''' ('''nee LaValley''') (born [[19XX]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] wife of Jim Bakker 1961; divorced 1992
40. Ahmad Hassan al- Bakr, Bakr, Ahmad Hassan al-
    • '''Ahmad Hassan al- Bakr''' ([[1914]] - [[1982]]), Iraqi dictator & [[political figure]]; overthrew Abdul Kassem; [[prime minister]] of Iraq 1963; overthrew Abdul Arif 1968; pres. of Iraq 1968-1979; resigned
41. Ralph Bakshi, Bakshi, Ralph
    • '''Ralph Bakshi''' (born [[1938]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] (Palestinian-born) animator & director
42. Leon Nikolayevich Bakst, Bakst, Leon Nikolayevich (Lev Samoylovich Rosenberg)
    • '''Leon Nikolayevich Bakst''' ('''Lev Samoylovich Rosenberg''') ([[1866]] - [[1924]]), [[Russian]] painter & costume & set designer
43. Scott Bakula, Bakula, Scott
    • '''Scott Bakula''' (born [[19XX]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] television actor
44. Mikhail Alexandrovich Bakunin, Bakunin, Mikhail Alexandrovich
    • '''Mikhail Alexandrovich Bakunin''' ([[1814]] - [[1876]]), [[Russian]] anarchist political [[philosopher]]
45. Joaquin Balaguer, Balaguer , Joaquin (Ricardo)
    • '''Joaquin Balaguer''' ('''Ricardo''') (born [[1907]]), Dominican [[political figure]]; pres. of Dominican [[Republic]] 1960-1961, 1966-1978, 1986--
46. Mili Alexeyevich Balakirev, Balakirev, Mili Alexeyevich (Mily Balakirev)
    • '''Mili Alexeyevich Balakirev''' ('''Mily Balakirev''') ([[1837]] - [[1910]]), [[Russian]] composer; composed "Islamey", symphonic poem "Thamar", "Overture on Three Russian Themes"; member of The Five
47. Balak Singh
    • '''Balak Singh''' ([[1797]] - [[1862]]), Indian Sikh religious leader; founded Namdhari (Kuka) sect
48. George Balanchine, Balanchine, George (Georgy Melitonovich Balanchivadze)
    • '''George Balanchine''' ('''Georgy Melitonovich Balanchivadze''') ([[1904]] - [[1983]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[Russian]]-born) choreographer & dancer

Section 3

1. Antoine Jerome Balard, Balard, Antoine Jerome
   • '''Antoine Jerome Balard''' ([[1802]] - [[1876]]), [[French]] [[chemist]]; discovered element bromine
2. Italo Balbo, Balbo, Italo
   • '''Italo Balbo''' ([[1896]] - [[1940]]), [[Italian]] aviator, marshal, & [[political figure]]
3. Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Balboa, Vasco Núñez de
   • '''Vasco Núñez de Balboa''' ([[1475]] - [[1519]]), [[Spanish]] explorer; crossed Americas to Pacific 1513
4. Emily Greene Balch, Balch, Emily Greene
   • '''Emily Greene Balch''' ([[1867]] - [[1961]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] pacifist & social reformer; co-founded Women's International League for Peace & Freedom with Jane Addams; [[Nobel Prize in]] Peace 1946
5. Alfredo Baldomir, Baldomir, Alfredo
   • '''Alfredo Baldomir''' ([[1884]] - [[1948]]), Uruguayan [[general]] & [[political figure]]; pres. of Uruguay 1938-1943
6. Malcolm Jr. Baldrige, Baldrige, Malcolm Jr. (Howard, Mac, Mack)
   • '''Malcolm Jr. Baldrige''' ('''Howard''',, '''Mac, Mack''') ([[1922]] - [[1987]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[Secretary]] of Commerce 1981-1987
7. Hans Baldung, Baldung , Hans (Grien, Hans Gruen)
   • '''Hans Baldung''' ('''Grien''',, '''Hans Gruen''') ([[1484?]] - [[1545]]), [[German]] painter
8. Baldwin I
   • '''Baldwin I''' ([[1058?]] - [[1118]]), king of Jerusalem 1100-1118
9. Baldwin III
   • '''Baldwin III''' ([[1130?]] - [[1162]]), king of Jerusalem 1143-1162
10. Abraham Baldwin, Baldwin, Abraham
    • '''Abraham Baldwin''' ([[1754]] - [[1807]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] educator & [[political figure]]; pres. pro tempore of Senate 1801, 1802
11. Alexander Rae III Baldwin, Baldwin, Alexander Rae III (Alec)
    • '''Alexander Rae III Baldwin''' ('''Alec''') (born [[1958]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] movie actor; husband of Kim Basinger 1993
12. Dwight Hamilton Baldwin, Baldwin, Dwight Hamilton
    • '''Dwight Hamilton Baldwin''' ([[1821]] - [[1899]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] piano manufacturer; eponym & co-introducer of Baldwin piano 1891
13. Henry Baldwin, Baldwin, Henry
    • '''Henry Baldwin''' ([[1780]] - [[1844]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] jurist; Supr. Ct. justice 1830-1844
14. James Arthur Baldwin, Baldwin, James Arthur
    • '''James Arthur Baldwin''' ([[1924]] - [[1987]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[author, writer]]; wrote autobiographical novel "Go Tell it on the Mountain" 1954, essay collections "Notes of a Native Son" 1955, "The Fire Next Time" 1963
15. James Mark Baldwin, Baldwin, James Mark
    • '''James Mark Baldwin''' ([[1861]] - [[1934]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] editor & psychologist; co-founder & 1st editor of Psychological Review 1894-1909
16. Roger Nash Baldwin, Baldwin, Roger Nash
    • '''Roger Nash Baldwin''' ([[1884]] - [[1981]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] activist; founded American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) 1920
17. Stanley Baldwin, Baldwin, Stanley
    • '''Stanley Baldwin''' ([[1867]] - [[1947]]), [[English]] [[political figure]]; [[British]] [[prime minister]] 1923-1924, 1924-1929, 1935-1937
18. Cristobal Balenciaga, Balenciaga, Cristobal
    • '''Cristobal Balenciaga''' ([[1895]] - [[1972]]), [[Spanish]] fashion designer
19. Abubakar Balewa, Balewa, Abubakar (Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa)
    • '''Abubakar Balewa''' ('''Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa''') ([[1912]] - [[1966]]), Nigerian [[political figure]]; 1st [[prime minister]] of Nigeria 1957-1966; overthrown & killed
20. Michael William Balfe, Balfe, Michael William
    • '''Michael William Balfe''' ([[1808]] - [[1870]]), Irish composer & singer
21. Arthur James Balfour, Balfour, Arthur James
    • '''Arthur James Balfour''' ([[1848]] - [[1930]]), [[British]] [[political figure]]; [[British]] [[prime minister]] 1902-1905; [[British]] first lord of the admiralty 1915-1916; [[British]] foreign [[secretary]] 1916-1919; issuer & eponym of Balfour Declaration 1917; nephew of Marquis of Salisbury
22. Evelyn Barbara Balfour, Balfour, Evelyn Barbara (Eve)
    • '''Evelyn Barbara Balfour''' ('''Eve''') ([[1898]] - [[1990]]), [[British]] [[author, writer]] & ecologist; pioneer of organic farming
23. Gerald Baliles, Baliles, Gerald
    • '''Gerald Baliles''' (born [[1940]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[Democratic]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of Virginia 1986-1990
24. Edmund Ball, Ball, Edmund
    • '''Edmund Ball''' ([[1855]] - [[1925]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] can & jar businessman; co-introducer & co-eponym of Ball jar 1886; brother of Frank Ball
25. Ernest Ball, Ball, Ernest
    • '''Ernest Ball''' ([[1878]] - [[1927]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] songwriter; composed song "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" 1912
26. Frank Ball, Ball, Frank
    • '''Frank Ball''' ([[1857]] - [[1943]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] can & jar businessman; co-introducer & co-eponym of Ball jar 1886; brother of Edmund Ball
27. George Wildman Ball, Ball, George Wildman
    • '''George Wildman Ball''' ([[1909]] - [[1994]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] diplomat; [[United States of America|U.S.]] ambassador to [[United Nations]] 1968
28. John Ball, Ball, John
    • '''John Ball''' ([[13XX]] - [[1381]]), [[English]] Lollard priest & social agitator; helped incite Wat Tyler's rebellion; executed
29. Joseph Hurst Ball, Ball, Joseph Hurst
    • '''Joseph Hurst Ball''' ([[1905]] - [[1993]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]
30. Lucille Desiree Ball, Ball, Lucille Desiree (Lucy)
    • '''Lucille Desiree Ball''' ('''Lucy''') ([[1911]] - [[1989]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] television actress; starred in series "I Love Lucy" 1951-1957, "The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show" 1957-1959, "The Lucy Show" 1962-1968, "Here's Lucy" 1968-1974
31. Giacomo Balla, Balla, Giacomo
    • '''Giacomo Balla''' ([[1871]] - [[1958]]), [[Italian]] Futurist painter
32. Edouard Balladur, Balladur, Edouard
    • '''Edouard Balladur''' (born [[1929]]), [[French]] (Turkish-born) [[political figure]]; [[French]] finance minister 1986-1988; [[prime minister]] of France 1993--
33. Ian Keith Ballantine, Ballantine, Ian Keith
    • '''Ian Keith Ballantine''' (born [[1916]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] businessman & paperback publisher; initiated distribution of Penguin Books in [[United States of America|U.S.]] 1939-1945; co-founder & 1st pres. of Bantam Books 1945-1952; founder, eponym, & 1st pres. of Ballantine Books 1952-1974
34. James Ballantyne, Ballantyne, James
    • '''James Ballantyne''' ([[1772]] - [[1833]]), [[Scottish]] printer
35. Guy Warren Ballard, Ballard, Guy Warren
    • '''Guy Warren Ballard''' ([[1878]] - [[1939]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] cult leader & mystic; founded I AM movement
36. John Ballard, Ballard, John
    • '''John Ballard''' ([[15XX]] - [[1586]]), [[English]] Jesuit Catholic clergyman & conspirator; instigated Anthony Babington to lead Babington Plot; captured & forced to reveal plot; executed
37. Robert Duane Ballard, Ballard, Robert Duane
    • '''Robert Duane Ballard''' (born [[1942]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ocean explorer & [[scientist]]; discovered sunken ship Titanic 1985
38. Richard Achilles Ballinger, Ballinger, Richard Achilles
    • '''Richard Achilles Ballinger''' ([[1858]] - [[1922]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[administrator]]; [[Secretary]] of Interior 1909-1911
39. John de Balliol, Balliol, John de (John de Baliol)
    • '''John de Balliol''' ('''John de Baliol''') ([[1249]] - [[1315]]), [[Scottish]] king 1292-1296; abdicated; great-grandson of David I
40. Hosea II Ballou, Ballou, Hosea II
    • '''Hosea II Ballou''' ([[1796]] - [[1861]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] educator; 1st pres. of Tufts [[University]] 1853-1861 (orig. Tufts College)
41. Jose Manuel Balmaceda, Balmaceda , Jose Manuel (y Fernandez)
    • '''Jose Manuel Balmaceda''' ('''y Fernandez''') ([[1840]] - [[1891]]), Chilean [[political figure]]; pres. of Chile 1886-1891; overthrown & killed
42. Johann Jakob Balmer, Balmer, Johann Jakob
    • '''Johann Jakob Balmer''' ([[1825]] - [[1898]]), [[Swiss]] [[mathematician]] & [[physicist]]; discovered Balmer's formula for spectral line wavelengths 1885; eponym of Balmer series of spectral lines
43. David Baltimore, Baltimore, David
    • '''David Baltimore''' (born [[1938]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] microbiologist; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Medicine and Physiology]] 1975
44. Honore Balzac, Balzac, Honore (de)
    • '''Honore Balzac''' ('''de''') ([[1799]] - [[1850]]), [[French]] realist [[novelist]]; wrote novels "Le Colonel Chabert" 1831, "Eugenie Grandet" 1833, "Father Goriot" 1834 (also "Father Goriot"), as parts of grand cycle "La Comedie Humaine" (also "The Human Comedy")
45. Stefan Banach, Banach, Stefan
    • '''Stefan Banach''' ([[1892]] - [[1945]]), [[Polish]] [[mathematician]]; co-eponym of Banach-Tarski paradox
46. Canaan Sodindo Banana, Banana, Canaan Sodindo
    • '''Canaan Sodindo Banana''' (born [[1936]]), Zimbabwan clergyman & [[political figure]]; 1st pres. of Zimbabwe 1980-1987
47. Anne Bancroft, Bancroft, Anne (Anna Maria Luisa Italiano)
    • '''Anne Bancroft''' ('''Anna Maria Luisa Italiano''') (born [[1931]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] actress; wife of Mel Brooks 1964
48. George Bancroft, Bancroft, George (Father of American History)
    • '''George Bancroft''' ('''Father of American History''') ([[1800]] - [[1891]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] historian; wrote history "History of the United States" 1834-1874; [[Secretary]] of Navy 1845-1846
49. Richard Bancroft, Bancroft, Richard
    • '''Richard Bancroft''' ([[1544]] - [[1610]]), [[English]] prelate; archbishop of Canterbury 1604-1610; oversaw translation of King James Bible

Section 4

1. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Banda, Hastings Kamuzu
   • '''Hastings Kamuzu Banda''' (born [[1906]]), Malawian dictator, nationalist, & [[political figure]]; 1st [[prime minister]] of Malawi 1963-1994; 1st pres. of Malawi 1966-1994
2. Banda Bahadur (Madho Das), Lachhman Dev)
   • '''Banda Bahadur ''' (Madho Das), '''Lachhman Dev''') ([[1670]] - [[1716]]), Indian Sikh rebel, hero, & martyr
3. Sirimavo Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike, Bandaranaike, Sirimavo Ratwatte Dias
   • '''Sirimavo Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike''' (born [[1916]]), Ceylonnese-Sri Lankan [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of Sri Lanka 1960-1965, 1970-1977; world's 1st woman elected [[prime minister]]; changed name of Ceylon to Sri Lanka 1972
4. Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Bandaranaike, Solomon West Ridgeway Dias
   • '''Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike''' ([[1899]] - [[1959]]), Ceylonnese [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of Ceylon 1956-1959; assassinated; husband of Sirimavo Bandaranaike
5. Matteo Bandello, Bandello, Matteo
   • '''Matteo Bandello''' ([[1485]] - [[1561]]), [[Italian]] [[author, writer]] & poet
6. Norman Bangertner, Bangertner, Norman
   • '''Norman Bangertner''' (born [[1933]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of Utah 1985-1993
7. Abolhassan Bani-Sadr, Bani-Sadr, Abolhassan
   • '''Abolhassan Bani-Sadr''' (born [[1933]]), Iranian [[political figure]]; 1st pres. of Iran 1980-1981
8. Tallulah Brockman Bankhead, Bankhead, Tallulah Brockman
   • '''Tallulah Brockman Bankhead''' ([[1903]] - [[1968]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] movie actress; daughter of William Bankhead
9. William Brockman Bankhead, Bankhead, William Brockman
   • '''William Brockman Bankhead''' ([[1874]] - [[1940]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; House majority leader 1935-1937; Speaker of the House 1936-1940; father of Tallulah Bankhead
10. Ernest Banks, Banks, Ernest (Ernie)
    • '''Ernest Banks''' ('''Ernie''') (born [[1931]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] baseball player; shortstop & first baseman for Chicago Cubs 1953-1971
11. Joseph, Sir Banks, Banks, Joseph, Sir (the Father of Australia)
    • '''Joseph, Sir Banks''' ('''the Father of Australia''') ([[1744]] - [[1820]]), [[English]] botanist, naturalist, & colonizer in Australia; pres. of Royal Society 1778-1820
12. Nathaniel Prentice Banks, Banks, Nathaniel Prentice
    • '''Nathaniel Prentice Banks''' ([[1816]] - [[1894]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; Speaker of the House 1855-1857; [[governor]] of Massachusetts 1858-1861
13. Benjamin Banneker, Banneker, Benjamin
    • '''Benjamin Banneker''' ([[1731]] - [[1806]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] almanac compiler & city planner
14. Margaret Culkin Banning, Banning, Margaret Culkin
    • '''Margaret Culkin Banning''' ([[1891]] - [[1982]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[author, writer]]
15. Roger Gilbert Bannister, Bannister, Roger Gilbert
    • '''Roger Gilbert Bannister''' (born [[1929]]), [[British]] physician & track athlete; ran 1st 4-minute mile 1954
16. Frederick Grant, Sir Banting, Banting, Frederick Grant, Sir
    • '''Frederick Grant, Sir Banting''' ([[1891]] - [[1941]]), [[Canadian]] physician & physiologist; with Charles Best, isolated insulin to cure diabetes; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Medicine and Physiology]] 1923
17. Hugo Banzer-Suarez, Banzer-Suarez, Hugo
    • '''Hugo Banzer-Suarez''' (born [[1926]]), Bolivian army officer & [[political figure]]; pres. of Bolivia 1971-1978; overthrown
18. Bao Dai (Vinh Thuy)
    • '''Bao Dai ''' ('''Vinh Thuy''') (born [[1913]]), emperor of Vietnam 1926-1945; resigned; pres. of [[South]] Vietnam 1949-1955; deposed
19. Theda Bara, Bara, Theda (Theodosia Goodman)
    • '''Theda Bara''' ('''Theodosia Goodman''') ([[1890]] - [[1955]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] silent movie actress
20. Imamu Amiri LeRoi Jones) Baraka, Baraka, Imamu Amiri LeRoi Jones) ([[]], Everett)
    • '''Imamu Amiri LeRoi Jones) Baraka''' ('''''',, '''Everett''') (born [[1934]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[dramatist]]; wrote plays "Dutchman" 1964, "The Slave" 1964
21. Viktor Pavlovich Barannikov, Barannikov, Viktor Pavlovich
    • '''Viktor Pavlovich Barannikov''' (born [[1940]]), [[Russian]] Soviet [[administrator]]; Soviet interior minister 1991; Soviet security minister 1991-1993
22. Alexander Andreyevich Baranov, Baranov, Alexander Andreyevich
    • '''Alexander Andreyevich Baranov''' ([[1747]] - [[1819]]), [[Russian]] admin; 1st [[Russian]] [[governor]] of Alaska 1790-1818
23. Robert Barany, Barany, Robert
    • '''Robert Barany''' ([[1876]] - [[1936]]), [[Austrian]] physician in Sweden; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Medicine and Physiology]] 1914
24. Agatha Barbara, Barbara, Agatha
    • '''Agatha Barbara''' (born [[1923]]), Maltese [[political figure]]; pres. of Malta 1982-1987
25. Barbarossa (Khayr ad-Din)
    • '''Barbarossa ''' ('''Khayr ad-Din''') ([[15XX]] - [[1546]]), Barbary pirate
26. Samuel Barber, Barber, Samuel
    • '''Samuel Barber''' ([[1910]] - [[1981]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] composer
27. Walter Lanier Barber, Barber, Walter Lanier (Red)
    • '''Walter Lanier Barber''' ('''Red''') ([[1908]] - [[1992]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] baseball announcer & sportscaster
28. Joseph Roland Barbera, Barbera, Joseph Roland (Joe)
    • '''Joseph Roland Barbera''' ('''Joe''') (born [[1911]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] animator with Bill Hanna; co-created Flintstones, Huckleberry Hound, Tom & Jerry, Yogi Bear
29. Nikolaus Jr. Barbie, Barbie, Nikolaus Jr. (Klaus)
    • '''Nikolaus Jr. Barbie''' ('''Klaus''') ([[1913]] - [[1991]]), [[German]] Nazi [[administrator]]
30. John, Sir Barbirolli, Barbirolli, John, Sir
    • '''John, Sir Barbirolli''' ([[1899]] - [[1970]]), [[English]] cellist & conductor in [[United States of America|U.S.]]; conducted New York Philharmonic Orchestra 1937-1942; conducted Houston Symphony Orchestra 1960-1967
31. Clarence Augustus Barbour, Barbour, Clarence Augustus
    • '''Clarence Augustus Barbour''' ([[1867]] - [[1937]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] clergyman & educator; pres. of Brown [[University]] 1929-1937
32. Haley Barbour, Barbour, Haley
    • '''Haley Barbour''' (born [[19XX]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; chairman of [[Republic]] National Committee 1993--
33. James Barbour, Barbour, James
    • '''James Barbour''' ([[1775]] - [[1842]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of Virginia 1812-1814; pres. pro tempore of Senate 1819; [[Secretary]] of War 1825-1828; brother of Philip Barbour
34. John Barbour, Barbour, John
    • '''John Barbour''' ([[1316?]] - [[1395]]), [[Scottish]] poet; wrote [[Scottish]] national epic poem "The Brus"; father of [[Scottish]] history & poetry
35. Philip Pendleton Barbour, Barbour, Philip Pendleton
    • '''Philip Pendleton Barbour''' ([[1783]] - [[1841]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] jurist & [[political figure]]; Speaker of the House 1821-1823; Whig [[vice-president, vice-presidential]] [[candidate]] 1836; Supr. Ct. justice 1836-1841; brother of James Barbour
36. Walworth Barbour, Barbour, Walworth
    • '''Walworth Barbour''' ([[1908]] - [[1982]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] diplomat
37. Henri Barbusse, Barbusse, Henri
    • '''Henri Barbusse''' ([[1873]] - [[1935]]), [[French]] [[novelist]] & pacifist; wrote novel "Le Feu" 1916
38. Arthur Barclay, Barclay, Arthur
    • '''Arthur Barclay''' ([[1854]] - [[1938]]), Liberian [[political figure]]; pres. of Liberia 1904-1911
39. Edwin Barclay, Barclay, Edwin
    • '''Edwin Barclay''' ([[1882]] - [[1955]]), Liberian [[political figure]]; pres. of Liberia 1932-1943
40. Robert Barclay, Barclay, Robert
    • '''Robert Barclay''' ([[1648]] - [[1690]]), [[Scottish]] [[author, writer]] & Quaker clergyman
41. Prince Mikhail Barclay de Tolly, Barclay de Tolly, Prince Mikhail
    • '''Prince Mikhail Barclay de Tolly''' ([[1761]] - [[1818]]), [[Russian]] marshal
42. John Bardeen, Bardeen, John
    • '''John Bardeen''' ([[1908]] - [[1991]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[physicist]]; co-inventor of transistor; with Leon Cooper & Robert Schrieffer, developed BCS model of superconductivity; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Physics]] 1956; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Physics]] 1972
43. Brigitte Bardot, Bardot, Brigitte (Camille Javal)
    • '''Brigitte Bardot''' ('''Camille Javal''') (born [[1934]]), [[French]] movie actress
44. Willem Barents, Barents, Willem
    • '''Willem Barents''' ([[15XX]] - [[1597]]), Dutch explorer
45. Alexander Baring, Baring, Alexander
    • '''Alexander Baring''' ([[1774]] - [[1848]]), [[British]] diplomat & financier
46. Evelyn Baring, Baring, Evelyn
    • '''Evelyn Baring''' ([[1841]] - [[1917]]), [[British]] diplomat
47. Thomas George Baring, Baring, Thomas George (Earl of Northbrook)
    • '''Thomas George Baring''' ('''Earl of Northbrook''') ([[1826]] - [[1904]]), [[British]] colonial [[administrator]]; viceroy of India 1872-1876
48. Sabine Baring-Gould, Baring-Gould, Sabine
    • '''Sabine Baring-Gould''' ([[1834]] - [[1924]]), [[English]] clergyman & hymnist; wrote song "Onward, Christian Soldiers" 1864
49. Robert William Barker, Barker, Robert William (Bob)
    • '''Robert William Barker''' ('''Bob''') (born [[1923]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] television game show host; hosted shows "Truth or Consequences" 1956-1964, "The Price Is Right" 1972--

Section 5

1. Charles Glover Barkla, Barkla, Charles Glover
   • '''Charles Glover Barkla''' ([[1877]] - [[1944]]), [[English]] [[physicist]]; discovered characteristic X-ray radiation of elements; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Physics]] 1917
2. Alben William Barkley, Barkley, Alben William
   • '''Alben William Barkley''' ([[1877]] - [[1956]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[Democratic]] [[political figure]]; Senate majority leader 1937-1947; Senate minority leader 1947-1949; [[vice-president, vice-presidential]] of [[United States of America|U.S.]] 1949-1953; oldest [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[vice-president, vice-presidential]]; 1st recipient of Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award 1949
3. Charles Wade Barkley, Barkley, Charles Wade
   • '''Charles Wade Barkley''' (born [[1963]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] basketball player
4. Bar Kokhba (orig. Simeon Bar Kosba), Bar Kochba, Bar Cochba)
   • '''Bar Kokhba ''' (orig. Simeon Bar Kosba), '''Bar Kochba, Bar Cochba''') ([[1XX?]] - [[135]]), Jewish rebel against Rome 132-135; hailed as messiah
5. Ernst Barlach, Barlach, Ernst
   • '''Ernst Barlach''' ([[1870]] - [[1938]]), [[German]] Expressionist sculptor
6. Haim Bar-Lev, Bar-Lev, Haim
   • '''Haim Bar-Lev''' ([[1924]] - [[1994]]), Israeli ([[Austrian]]-born) [[general]] & [[political figure]]; [[secretary-general]] of Labor Party 1978-1994; Israeli ambassador to Russia 1992-1994; eponym of Bar-Lev Line
7. George Hilario, Sir Barlow, Barlow, George Hilario, Sir
   • '''George Hilario, Sir Barlow''' ([[1762]] - [[1846]]), [[British]] [[administrator]] in India; acting [[governor-general]] of [[British]] [[East]] India [[Company]] 1805-1807
8. Joel Barlow, Barlow, Joel
   • '''Joel Barlow''' ([[1754]] - [[1812]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] diplomat, poet, & political [[author, writer]]; wrote history "Columbiad" 1807
9. Christiaan Neethling Barnard, Barnard, Christiaan Neethling
   • '''Christiaan Neethling Barnard''' (born [[1922]]), [[South]] African surgeon; performed 1st human heart transplant 1967
10. Edward Emerson Barnard, Barnard, Edward Emerson
    • '''Edward Emerson Barnard''' ([[1857]] - [[1923]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] astronomer; discovered Amalthea 1892; discoverer & eponym of Barnard's star (2nd closest star system to Sol, largest known proper motion of any star system)
11. George Grey Barnard, Barnard, George Grey
    • '''George Grey Barnard''' ([[1863]] - [[1938]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] sculptor
12. Henry Barnard, Barnard, Henry
    • '''Henry Barnard''' ([[1811]] - [[1900]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] educator & public school reformer
13. Jose Antonio Barnet, Barnet , Jose Antonio (y Vinagres)
    • '''Jose Antonio Barnet''' ('''y Vinagres''') ([[1864]] - [[1945]]), Cuban [[political figure]]; pres. of Cuba 1935-1936
14. George Barnett, Barnett, George
    • '''George Barnett''' ([[1859]] - [[1930]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] Marine Corps [[general]]; commandant of Marine Corps 1914-1920
15. Phineas Taylor Barnum, Barnum, Phineas Taylor (P. T. Barnum)
    • '''Phineas Taylor Barnum''' ('''P. T. Barnum''') ([[1810]] - [[1891]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] circus showman with James Bailey
16. William Henry Barnum, Barnum, William Henry
    • '''William Henry Barnum''' ([[1818]] - [[1889]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; chairman of [[Democratic]] National Committee 1877-1889
17. Pio Baroja, Baroja , Pio (y Nessi)
    • '''Pio Baroja''' ('''y Nessi''') ([[1872]] - [[1956]]), [[Spanish]] [[novelist]]; wrote novel cycle "Memorias de un Hombre de Accion" 1913-1931
18. Alfred Hamilton Jr. Barr, Barr, Alfred Hamilton Jr.
    • '''Alfred Hamilton Jr. Barr''' ([[1902]] - [[1981]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[administrator]] & art historian; 1st director of Museum of Modern Art 1929-1943
19. James Barr, Barr, James
    • '''James Barr''' ([[1779]] - [[1860]]), [[Australian]] songwriter; composed song "Waltzing Matilda"
20. Joseph Walker Barr, Barr, Joseph Walker
    • '''Joseph Walker Barr''' (born [[1918]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[administrator]]; [[Secretary]] of Treasury 1968-1969
21. William Pelham Barr, Barr, William Pelham
    • '''William Pelham Barr''' (born [[1950]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[administrator]]; [[Attorney General]] 1991-1993
22. Francois Jean Nicolas, Comte de Barras, Barras, Francois Jean Nicolas, Comte de
    • '''Francois Jean Nicolas, Comte de Barras''' ([[1755]] - [[1829]]), [[French]] [[political figure]] & revolutionary; helped overthrow Maximilien Robespierre
23. Raymond Barre, Barre, Raymond
    • '''Raymond Barre''' (born [[1924]]), [[French]] [[political figure]]; [[French]] finance minister 1976-1978; [[prime minister]] of France 1976-1981
24. Maurice Barres, Barres, Maurice (Auguste)
    • '''Maurice Barres''' ('''Auguste''') ([[1862]] - [[1923]]), [[French]] [[novelist]] & [[political figure]]; wrote trilogy "Le Culte de Moi" 1888-1891
25. Antoine Barrette, Barrette, Antoine
    • '''Antoine Barrette''' ([[1899]] - [[1968]]), [[Canadian]] Quebecois [[political figure]]; premier of Quebec 1960
26. James Matthew, Sir Barrie, Barrie, James Matthew, Sir (J. M. Barrie)
    • '''James Matthew, Sir Barrie''' ('''J. M. Barrie''') ([[1860]] - [[1937]]), [[Scottish]] [[dramatist]] & [[novelist]]; wrote autobiographical novels "A Window in Thrums" 1889, "The Little Minister" 1891, plays "Peter Pan" 1904, "What Every Woman Knows" 1908, "Dear Brutus" 1917
27. James Barron, Barron, James
    • '''James Barron''' ([[1768]] - [[1851]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] naval officer; killed Stephen Decatur in duel
28. Joao de Barros, Barros, Joao de (the Livy of Portugal)
    • '''Joao de Barros''' ('''the Livy of Portugal''') ([[1496?]] - [[1570]]), [[Portuguese]] historian
29. Luis Barros, Barros , Luis (Borgono)
    • '''Luis Barros''' ('''Borgono''') ([[1858]] - [[1943]]), Chilean [[political figure]]; acting pres. of Chile 1920; pres. of Chile 1925
30. Ramon Barros, Barros , Ramon (Luco)
    • '''Ramon Barros''' ('''Luco''') ([[1835]] - [[1919]]), Chilean [[political figure]]; pres. of Chile 1911-1915
31. Clyde Barrow, Barrow, Clyde
    • '''Clyde Barrow''' ([[1909]] - [[1934]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] bank robber & murder; killed by Texas Rangers; partner of Bonnie Parker
32. Errol Walton Barrow, Barrow, Errol Walton
    • '''Errol Walton Barrow''' ([[1920]] - [[1987]]), Barbados [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of Barbados 1962-1976, 1986-1987; 1st [[prime minister]] of independent Barbados 1966
33. Isaac Barrow, Barrow, Isaac
    • '''Isaac Barrow''' ([[1630]] - [[1677]]), [[English]] [[mathematician]] & [[theologian]]
34. Robert Hilliard Barrow, Barrow, Robert Hilliard
    • '''Robert Hilliard Barrow''' (born [[1922]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] Marine Corps [[general]]; commandant of Marine Corps 1979-1983
35. Harold Eric, Sir Barrowclough, Barrowclough, Harold Eric, Sir
    • '''Harold Eric, Sir Barrowclough''' ([[1894]] - [[1972]]), New Zealand [[political figure]]; acting [[governor-general]] of New Zealand 1957, 1962
36. Dave Barry, Barry, Dave
    • '''Dave Barry''' (born [[1947]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] columnist & humorist
37. Jeanne Becu Barry, Barry, Jeanne Becu
    • '''Jeanne Becu Barry''' ([[1742]] - [[1793]]), [[French]] mistress of Louis XV
38. John Barry, Barry, John
    • '''John Barry''' ([[1745]] - [[1803]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] naval officer in American Revolution
39. Marion Shepilov Jr. Barry, Barry, Marion Shepilov Jr.
    • '''Marion Shepilov Jr. Barry''' (born [[1936]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[Democratic]] [[political figure]]; 1st director of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee 1960 (SNCC); mayor of Washington DC 1979-1991; ousted, convicted, & imprisoned on drug charges 1991-1992
40. Philip Barry, Barry, Philip
    • '''Philip Barry''' ([[1896]] - [[1949]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[dramatist]]; wrote play "The Philadelphia Story" 1939
41. Richard Francis III Barry, Barry, Richard Francis III (Rick)
    • '''Richard Francis III Barry''' ('''Rick''') (born [[1944]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] basketball player & sportscaster; played for San Francisco Warriors 1965-1967, Golden State Warriors 1972-1978
42. Thomas Barry, Barry, Thomas
    • '''Thomas Barry''' ([[1897]] - [[1980]]), Irish military strategist
43. William Taylor Barry, Barry, William Taylor
    • '''William Taylor Barry''' ([[1785]] - [[1835]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[administrator]]; Postmaster Gen. 1829-1835; 1st Postmaster Gen. of Cabinet level
44. Drew Barrymore, Barrymore, Drew
    • '''Drew Barrymore''' (born [[1975]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] actress
45. Ethel Barrymore, Barrymore, Ethel (Ethel Blythe)
    • '''Ethel Barrymore''' ('''Ethel Blythe''') ([[1879]] - [[1959]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] actress
46. Georgina Emma Barrymore, Barrymore, Georgina Emma (nee Drew)
    • '''Georgina Emma Barrymore''' ('''nee Drew''') ([[1854]] - [[1893]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] actress; daughter of John Drew; wife of Maurice Barrymore
47. John Barrymore, Barrymore, John (John Blythe)
    • '''John Barrymore''' ('''John Blythe''') ([[1882]] - [[1942]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] actor
48. Lionel Barrymore, Barrymore, Lionel (Lionel Blythe)
    • '''Lionel Barrymore''' ('''Lionel Blythe''') ([[1878]] - [[1954]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] actor & composer
49. Maurice Barrymore, Barrymore, Maurice (Herbert Blythe)
    • '''Maurice Barrymore''' ('''Herbert Blythe''') ([[1847]] - [[1905]]), [[English]] (Indian-born) actor in [[United States of America|U.S.]]; father of Ethel, John, & Lionel Barrymore

Section 6

1. Uwe Barschel, Barschel, Uwe
   • '''Uwe Barschel''' ([[1944?]] - [[1987]]), [[West]] [[German]] [[political figure]] & spy; [[governor]] of Schleswig-Holstein 1982-1987; resigned; murdered
2. Jean Bart, Bart, Jean (Jean Barth)
   • '''Jean Bart''' ('''Jean Barth''') ([[1650]] - [[1702]]), [[French]] naval hero
3. Carl George Lange Barth, Barth, Carl George Lange
   • '''Carl George Lange Barth''' ([[1860]] - [[1939]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[Norwegian]]-born) engineer; improved & popularized slide rule
4. John Simmons Barth, Barth, John Simmons
   • '''John Simmons Barth''' (born [[1930]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[novelist]] & short story [[author, writer]]; wrote novels "End of the Road" 1958, "Giles Goat-Boy" 1966, "Tidewater Tales" 1988
5. Karl Barth, Barth, Karl
   • '''Karl Barth''' ([[1886]] - [[1968]]), [[Swiss]] Protestant [[theologian]]; opposed humanism
6. Roland Barthes, Barthes, Roland
   • '''Roland Barthes''' ([[1915]] - [[1980]]), [[French]] linguist & literary critic; systematized semiotics
7. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, Bartholdi, Frederic Auguste
   • '''Frederic Auguste Bartholdi''' ([[1834]] - [[1904]]), [[French]] sculptor; sculpted Statue of Liberty
8. Rasmus Bartholin, Bartholin, Rasmus
   • '''Erasmus Bartholin''' ([[1625]] - [[1698]]), Danish [[physicist]] & physician; discovered double refraction; brother of Thomas Bartholin
9. Thomas Bartholin, Bartholin, Thomas (the Elder)
   • '''Thomas Bartholin''' ('''the Elder''') ([[1616]] - [[1680]]), Danish [[mathematician]] & physician; discovered human lymphatic system independently of Olof Rudbeck; brother of Erasmus Bartholin
10. John Bartlett, Bartlett, John
    • '''John Bartlett''' ([[1820]] - [[1905]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] editor & compiler of quotations; published Bartlett's Familiar Quotations 1855
11. Samuel Colcord Bartlett, Bartlett, Samuel Colcord
    • '''Samuel Colcord Bartlett''' ([[1817]] - [[1898]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] Congregational clergyman & educator; pres. of Dartmouth College 1877-1892
12. Washington Bartlett, Bartlett, Washington
    • '''Washington Bartlett''' ([[1824]] - [[1887]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of California 1887
13. Béla Bartók, Bartók, Béla
    • '''Béla Bartók''' ([[1881]] - [[1945]]), [[Hungarian]] composer; composed "Divertimento for Strings", opera "Bluebeard's Castle" 1918, ballets "The Miraculous Mandarin", "The Wooden Prince"
14. Fra Bartolommeo, Bartolommeo, Fra (Baccio della Porta)
    • '''Fra Bartolommeo''' ('''Baccio della Porta''') ([[1472]] - [[1517]]), [[Italian]] Florentine painter
15. Francesco Bartolozzi, Bartolozzi, Francesco
    • '''Francesco Bartolozzi''' ([[1727]] - [[1815]]), [[Italian]] engraver
16. Clara Harlow Barton, Barton, Clara Harlow
    • '''Clara Harlow Barton''' ([[1821]] - [[1912]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] humanitarian; founder of American Red Cross 1891
17. Derek Harold Richard, Sir Barton, Barton, Derek Harold Richard, Sir
    • '''Derek Harold Richard, Sir Barton''' (born [[1918]]), [[British]] [[chemist]]; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Chemistry]] 1969
18. Edmund, Sir Barton, Barton, Edmund, Sir
    • '''Edmund, Sir Barton''' ([[1849]] - [[1920]]), [[Australian]] [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of Australia 1901-1903; 1st [[prime minister]] of independent Australia
19. William Barton, Barton, William
    • '''William Barton''' ([[1748]] - [[1831]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] army officer in American Revolution; designed Great Seal of [[United States of America|U.S.]]
20. John Bartram, Bartram, John
    • '''John Bartram''' ([[1699]] - [[1777]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] botanist
21. William Bartram, Bartram, William
    • '''William Bartram''' ([[1739]] - [[1823]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] naturalist
22. Bernard Mannes Baruch, Baruch, Bernard Mannes
    • '''Bernard Mannes Baruch''' ([[1870]] - [[1965]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] businessman & [[political figure]]; advocate & eponym of Baruch Plan
23. Mikhail Baryshnikov, Baryshnikov, Mikhail
    • '''Mikhail Baryshnikov''' (born [[1948]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] (Latvian-born) ballet dancer
24. Jules Basdevant, Basdevant, Jules
    • '''Jules Basdevant''' ([[1877]] - [[1968]]), [[French]] jurist; [[French]] judge on World Court 1946-1964; 2nd pres. of World Court 1949-1952
25. Ivan Khristo Bashev, Bashev, Ivan Khristo (Ivan Basev)
    • '''Ivan Khristo Bashev''' ('''Ivan Basev''') ([[1916]] - [[1971]]), Bulgarian diplomat; Bulgarian foreign minister 1962-1971
26. Omar Hassan Ahmad al- Bashir, Bashir, Omar Hassan Ahmad al-
    • '''Omar Hassan Ahmad al- Bashir''' (born [[19XX]]), Sudanese [[general]] & [[political figure]]; overthrew Sadiq al-Mahdi 1989; head of state of Sudan 1989--; [[prime minister]] of Sudan 1989--
27. William Basie, Basie, William (Count Basie)
    • '''William Basie''' ('''Count Basie''') ([[1904]] - [[1984]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] jazz bandleader, composer, & pianist
28. Basil the Great (Basilius the Great)
    • '''Basil the Great ''' ('''Basilius the Great''') ([[329?]] - [[379]]), [[Greek]] saint & church father; brother of Gregory of Nyssa
29. Kim Basinger, Basinger, Kim
    • '''Kim Basinger''' (born [[1953]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] movie actress; wife of Alec Baldwin 1993
30. John Baskerville, Baskerville, John
    • '''John Baskerville''' ([[1706]] - [[1775]]), [[English]] printer & typographer
31. Nikolai Gennadiyevich Basov, Basov, Nikolai Gennadiyevich
    • '''Nikolai Gennadiyevich Basov''' (born [[1922]]), [[Russian]] [[physicist]]; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Physics]] 1964
32. Edward Bates, Bates, Edward
    • '''Edward Bates''' ([[1793]] - [[1869]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] lawyer & [[political figure]]; [[Attorney General]] 1861-1864
33. Henry Walter Bates, Bates, Henry Walter
    • '''Henry Walter Bates''' ([[1825]] - [[1892]]), [[English]] naturalist; explained mimicry; eponym of Batesian mimicry
34. John Coalter Bates, Bates, John Coalter
    • '''John Coalter Bates''' ([[1842]] - [[1919]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[general]]; army chief of staff 1906
35. John Lewis Bates, Bates, John Lewis
    • '''John Lewis Bates''' ([[1859]] - [[1946]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of Massachusetts 1903-1905
36. Katharine Lee Bates, Bates, Katharine Lee
    • '''Katharine Lee Bates''' ([[1859]] - [[1929]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] poet; wrote song "America the Beautiful"
37. William Bateson, Bateson, William
    • '''William Bateson''' ([[1861]] - [[1926]]), [[English]] biologist & geneticist; coined word "genetics"
38. Fulgencio Batista, Batista , Fulgencio (y Zaldivar)
    • '''Fulgencio Batista''' ('''y Zaldivar''') ([[1901]] - [[1973]]), Cuban dictator & [[political figure]]; dictator of Cuba 1933-1938; pres. of Cuba 1940-1944, 1952-1959; overthrown
39. Luis Conrado Batlle, Batlle , Luis Conrado (y Berres)
    • '''Luis Conrado Batlle''' ('''y Berres''') ([[1897]] - [[1964]]), Uruguayan army officer & [[political figure]]; pres. of Uruguay 1947-1951, 1955-1956
40. Jose Batlle, Batlle , Jose (y Ordonez)
    • '''Jose Batlle''' ('''y Ordonez''') ([[1856]] - [[1929]]), Uruguayan [[political figure]]; pres. of Uruguay 1903-1907, 1911-1915; reformed government to reduce presidential power
41. Jambyn Batmunh, Batmunh, Jambyn (Jambyn Batmonh)
    • '''Jambyn Batmunh''' ('''Jambyn Batmonh''') (born [[1926]]), Mongolian Communist [[political figure]]; pres. of Mongolia 1984-1990; resigned
42. abu-'Abdullah Muhammad ibn-Jabir al- Battani, Battani, abu-'Abdullah Muhammad ibn-Jabir al- (Albategni, Albategnius, Albatenius)
    • '''abu-'Abdullah Muhammad ibn-Jabir al- Battani''' ('''Albategni, Albategnius, Albatenius''') ([[858?]] - [[929]]), Arab astronomer; made precise astronomic measurements
43. John Stewart Battle, Battle, John Stewart
    • '''John Stewart Battle''' ([[1890]] - [[1972]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of Virginia 1950-1954
44. Yuri Baturin, Baturin, Yuri
    • '''Yuri Baturin''' (born [[1949]]), [[Russian]] [[administrator]]; [[Russian]] national security affairs advisor 1994--
45. Max Sieben Baucus, Baucus, Max Sieben
    • '''Max Sieben Baucus''' (born [[1941]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[Democratic]] [[political figure]]; Senator from Montana 1978--
46. Charles Pierre Baudelaire, Baudelaire, Charles Pierre
    • '''Charles Pierre Baudelaire''' ([[1821]] - [[1867]]), [[French]] poet of Decadent & Parnassian movements; wrote poetry collection "Les Fleurs du Mal" 1857 (also "The Flowers of Evil")
47. Baudouin I (Baudouin Albert Charles Leopold Axel Marie Gustave of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha)
    • '''Baudouin I ''' ('''Baudouin Albert Charles Leopold Axel Marie Gustave of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha''') ([[1930]] - [[1993]]), king of Belgium 1951-1993; son of Leopold III
48. Gustav Adolf Bauer, Bauer, Gustav Adolf
    • '''Gustav Adolf Bauer''' ([[1870]] - [[1944]]), [[German]] [[political figure]]; last minister-president of Germany 1919; chancellor of Germany 1919-1920
49. Otto Bauer, Bauer, Otto
    • '''Otto Bauer''' ([[1882]] - [[1938]]), [[Austrian]] diplomat; [[Austrian]] foreign minister 1918-1919; 1st foreign minister of [[Austrian]] [[Republic]]

Section 7

1. Samuel Adrian Baugh, Baugh, Samuel Adrian (Sammy)
   • '''Samuel Adrian Baugh''' ('''Sammy''') (born [[1914]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] football player & coach; quarterback for Washington Redskins 1937-1952
2. Lyman Frank Baum, Baum, Lyman Frank (L. Frank Baum)
   • '''Lyman Frank Baum''' ('''L. Frank Baum''') ([[1856]] - [[1919]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] journalist & [[novelist]]; wrote novel "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" 1900
3. Vicki Baum, Baum, Vicki (Hedvig Baum)
   • '''Vicki Baum''' ('''Hedvig Baum''') ([[1888]] - [[1960]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[Austrian]]-born) [[novelist]]; wrote novel "Grand Hotel" 1930
4. William Wakefield Baum, Baum, William Wakefield
   • '''William Wakefield Baum''' (born [[1926]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] cardinal 1976; archbishop of Washington DC 1973-1980
5. Karlis Baumanis, Baumanis, Karlis
   • '''Karlis Baumanis''' ([[1834]] - [[1904]]), Latvian songwriter; wrote & composed Latvian national anthem 1873
6. Antoine Baume, Baume, Antoine
   • '''Antoine Baume''' ([[1728]] - [[1804]]), [[French]] [[chemist]]
7. James Bausch, Bausch, James (Jim)
   • '''James Bausch''' ('''Jim''') ([[1906]] - [[1974]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] athlete; won gold medal in Olympic decathlon 1932
8. Timoci Uluivuda Bavadra, Bavadra, Timoci Uluivuda
   • '''Timoci Uluivuda Bavadra''' ([[1934]] - [[1989]]), Fijian [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of Fiji 1987; overthrown
9. Arnold Edward Trevor, Sir Bax, Bax, Arnold Edward Trevor, Sir
   • '''Arnold Edward Trevor, Sir Bax''' ([[1883]] - [[1953]]), [[British]] composer; composed "In the Faery Hills", "The Garden of Fand", "Tintagel", choral works "Mater ora Filium", "This Worldes Joie"
10. Anne Baxter, Baxter, Anne
    • '''Anne Baxter''' ([[1923]] - [[1985]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] actress
11. James Phinney III Baxter, Baxter, James Phinney III
    • '''James Phinney III Baxter''' ([[1893]] - [[1975]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] educator & historian; pres. of Williams College 1937-1961
12. Richard Baxter, Baxter, Richard
    • '''Richard Baxter''' ([[1615]] - [[1691]]), [[English]] [[author, writer]] & Puritan
13. Mahmud Celal Bayar, Bayar, Mahmud Celal (Jelal Bayar)
    • '''Mahmud Celal Bayar''' ('''Jelal Bayar''') ([[1884]] - [[1986]]), Turkish [[political figure]] & economic reformer; [[prime minister]] of Turkey 1937-1939; pres. of Turkey 1950-1960; deposed
14. Pierre Terrail, Chevalier de Bayard, Bayard, Pierre Terrail, Chevalier de
    • '''Pierre Terrail, Chevalier de Bayard''' ([[1473?]] - [[1524]]), [[French]] military hero
15. Thomas Francis Sr. Bayard, Bayard, Thomas Francis Sr.
    • '''Thomas Francis Sr. Bayard''' ([[1828]] - [[1898]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; pres. pro tempore of Senate 1881; [[Secretary]] of State 1885-1889
16. Johann Bayer, Bayer, Johann
    • '''Johann Bayer''' ([[1572]] - [[1625]]), [[German]] astronomer; established current system of constellation nomenclature for stars
17. Thomas Bayes, Bayes, Thomas
    • '''Thomas Bayes''' ([[1702]] - [[1761]]), [[English]] [[mathematician]]; creator & eponym of Bayesian statistics
18. Evan Bayh, Bayh, Evan
    • '''Evan Bayh''' (born [[1955]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of Indiana 1989--
19. Pierre Bayle, Bayle, Pierre
    • '''Pierre Bayle''' ([[1647]] - [[1706]]), [[French]] critic & [[philosopher]]
20. William Butterworth Bayley, Bayley, William Butterworth
    • '''William Butterworth Bayley''' ([[1782]] - [[1860]]), [[British]] [[administrator]] in India; acting [[governor-general]] of [[British]] [[East]] India [[Company]] 1828
21. William Maddock, Sir Bayliss, Bayliss, William Maddock, Sir
    • '''William Maddock, Sir Bayliss''' ([[1860]] - [[1924]]), [[English]] physiologist; co-discovered hormones with Ernest Starling
22. Elgin Gay Baylor, Baylor, Elgin Gay
    • '''Elgin Gay Baylor''' (born [[1934]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] basketball player & coach; played for Los Angeles Lakers (orig. Minneapolis Lakers) 1958-1972; coach of New Orleans Jazz 1976-1979
23. Marc Louis Bazin, Bazin, Marc Louis
    • '''Marc Louis Bazin''' (born [[1932]]), Haitian [[political figure]]; pres. of Haiti 1992-1993; [[prime minister]] of Haiti 1992-1993
24. George Wells Beadle, Beadle, George Wells
    • '''George Wells Beadle''' ([[1903]] - [[1989]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] biologist, educator, & geneticist; studied relation between genes & formation of enzymes; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Medicine and Physiology]] 1958; pres. of [[University]] of Chicago 1961-1968
25. Jacob Dyneley Beam, Beam, Jacob Dyneley
    • '''Jacob Dyneley Beam''' ([[1908]] - [[1993]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] diplomat; [[United States of America|U.S.]] ambassador to Soviet Union 1969-1974
26. James Beam, Beam, James (Colonel Jim Beam)
    • '''James Beam''' ('''Colonel Jim Beam''') ([[1864]] - [[1947]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] bourbon businessman; eponym of Jim Beam bourbon
27. Abraham David Beame, Beame, Abraham David
    • '''Abraham David Beame''' (born [[1906]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[English]]-born) [[political figure]]; mayor of New York City 1974-1978
28. Bob Beamon, Beamon, Bob
    • '''Bob Beamon''' (born [[1946]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] track athlete; set world long jump record 1988
29. Leon Leonwood Bean, Bean, Leon Leonwood (L. L. Bean)
    • '''Leon Leonwood Bean''' ('''L. L. Bean''') ([[1872]] - [[1967]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] outdoor goods industrialist; founder & eponym of L. L. Bean, [[Incorporated]] 1934
30. Roy Bean, Bean, Roy
    • '''Roy Bean''' ([[1825]] - [[1903]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] judge & lawman
31. Charles Austin Beard, Beard, Charles Austin
    • '''Charles Austin Beard''' ([[1874]] - [[1948]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] historian; wrote history "An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States" 1913, co-wrote history "The Rise of American Civilization" 1927
32. Daniel Carter Beard, Beard, Daniel Carter
    • '''Daniel Carter Beard''' ([[1850]] - [[1941]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] illustrator; founder of [[United States of America|U.S.]] Boy Scouting 1910
33. James Beard, Beard, James
    • '''James Beard''' ([[1903]] - [[1985]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] cook & cookbook [[author, writer]]
34. Mary Beard, Beard, Mary (nee Ritter)
    • '''Mary Beard''' ('''nee Ritter''') ([[1876]] - [[1958]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] feminist & historian; co-wrote history "The Rise of American Civilization" 1927 with Charles Beard; wife of Charles Beard 1900
35. Aubrey Vincent Beardsley, Beardsley, Aubrey Vincent
    • '''Aubrey Vincent Beardsley''' ([[1872]] - [[1898]]), [[English]] illustrator
36. Beatrix (Beatrix Wilhelmine Armgard)
    • '''Beatrix ''' ('''Beatrix Wilhelmine Armgard''') (born [[1938]]), queen of Netherlands 1980--; daughter of Juliana
37. Beatriz
    • '''Beatriz''' ([[1372]] - [[1409]]), [[Portuguese]] queen 1383-1385; ruled under regency 1383-1385; daughter of Fernando I
38. David Stuart, Sir Beattie, Beattie, David Stuart, Sir
    • '''David Stuart, Sir Beattie''' (born [[1924]]), New Zealand [[political figure]]; [[governor-general]] of New Zealand 1980-1985
39. James Beattie, Beattie, James
    • '''James Beattie''' ([[1735]] - [[1803]]), [[Scottish]] poet
40. David Beatty, Beatty, David
    • '''David Beatty''' ([[1871]] - [[1936]]), [[British]] [[admiral]] in World War I
41. Warren Beatty, Beatty, Warren (Henry Warren Beaty)
    • '''Warren Beatty''' ('''Henry Warren Beaty''') (born [[1937]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] movie actor, director, & producer; brother of Shirley MacLaine
42. Francis, Sir Beaufort, Beaufort, Francis, Sir
    • '''Francis, Sir Beaufort''' ([[1774]] - [[1857]]), [[British]] [[admiral]]; developed Beaufort scale of wind speed
43. Henry Beaufort, Beaufort, Henry
    • '''Henry Beaufort''' ([[1374?]] - [[1447]]), [[English]] cardinal & [[political figure]]
44. Alexandre, Vicomte de Beauharnais, Beauharnais, Alexandre, Vicomte de
    • '''Alexandre, Vicomte de Beauharnais''' ([[1760]] - [[1794]]), [[French]] [[political figure]] & soldier; fought in American Revolution; executed; 1st husband of Josephine de Beauharnais 1779
45. Hortense Eugenie Cecile Beauharnais, Beauharnais, Hortense Eugenie Cecile
    • '''Hortense Eugenie Cecile Beauharnais''' ([[1783]] - [[1837]]), [[French]] wife of Louis Bonaparte 1802; daughter of Josephine de Beauharnais; stepdaughter of Napoleon I; mother of Napoleon III
46. Josephine de Beauharnais, Beauharnais, Josephine de (Marie Josephine Rose Tascher de la Pagerie)
    • '''Josephine de Beauharnais''' ('''Marie Josephine Rose Tascher de la Pagerie''') ([[1763]] - [[1814]]), [[French]] 1st wife of Napoleon I 1796; divorced 1809
47. Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de
    • '''Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais''' ([[1732]] - [[1799]]), [[French]] businessman & comic [[dramatist]]; wrote plays "The Barber of Seville" 1775, "The Marriage of Figaro" 1784
48. Francis Beaumont, Beaumont, Francis
    • '''Francis Beaumont''' ([[1584]] - [[1616]]), [[English]] [[dramatist]]; wrote play "The Woman Hater" 1607?, co-wrote with John Fletcher plays "The Knight of the Burning Pestle", "Philaster", "The Maid's Tragedy", "A King and No King", "Cupid's Revenge", "The Coxcomb"
49. William Beaumont, Beaumont, William
    • '''William Beaumont''' ([[1785]] - [[1853]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] surgeon; studied digestion in patient with hole in chest from bullet wound

Section 8

1. Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant (P. G. T. Beauregard)
   • '''Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard''' ('''P. G. T. Beauregard''') ([[1818]] - [[1893]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]]-Confederate [[general]]; superintendent of [[United States of America|U.S.]] Military Academy 1861; attacked Fort Sumter, beginning Civil War 1861
2. Simone de Beauvoir, Beauvoir, Simone de
   • '''Simone de Beauvoir''' ([[1908]] - [[1986]]), [[French]] [[author, writer]], feminist, & [[philosopher]]; wrote "The Second Sex" 1949-1950
3. Hugh, Sir Beaver, Beaver, Hugh, Sir
   • '''Hugh, Sir Beaver''' ([[1890]] - [[1967]]), [[British]] publisher; suggester & publisher of 1st "The Guiness Book of World Records" 1955
4. James Addams Beaver, Beaver, James Addams
   • '''James Addams Beaver''' ([[1837]] - [[1914]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of Pennsylvania 1887-1891
5. William Aitken 1st baron Beaverbrook, Beaverbrook, William Aitken 1st baron
   • '''William Aitken 1st baron Beaverbrook''' ([[1879]] - [[1964]]), [[British]] ([[Canadian]]-born) publisher
6. August Bebel, Bebel, August
   • '''August Bebel''' ([[1840]] - [[1913]]), [[German]] [[author, writer]], labor leader, & [[political figure]]; leader of Social Democratic Party
7. Louis de Bechamel, Bechamel, Louis de
   • '''Louis de Bechamel''' ([[16XX]] - [[1703]]), [[French]] financier & gourmet; eponym of bechamel sauce
8. Johannes Becher, Becher, Johannes
   • '''Johannes Becher''' ([[1891]] - [[1958]]), [[East]] [[German]] lyricist; wrote [[East]] [[German]] national anthem
9. Charles Clarence Beck, Beck, Charles Clarence (C. C. Beck)
   • '''Charles Clarence Beck''' ('''C. C. Beck''') ([[1910]] - [[1989]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] cartoonist; created Captain Marvel
10. David Beck, Beck, David (Dave)
    • '''David Beck''' ('''Dave''') ([[1894]] - [[1993]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] labor leader; pres. of Teamsters 1952-1957
11. Josef Beck, Beck, Josef
    • '''Josef Beck''' ([[1894]] - [[1944]]), [[Polish]] diplomat
12. Gary Stanley Becker, Becker, Gary Stanley
    • '''Gary Stanley Becker''' (born [[1930]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] economist & sociologist; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Economics]] 1992
13. Thomas Becket, Becket, Thomas (a)
    • '''Thomas Becket''' ('''a''') ([[1162]] - [[1170]]), [[English]] prelate & saint; archbishop of Canterbury 1162-1170; murdered; canonized 1173
14. Margaret Mary Beckett, Beckett, Margaret Mary (nee Jackson)
    • '''Margaret Mary Beckett''' ('''nee Jackson''') (born [[1943]]), [[British]] [[political figure]]; interim leader of Labor Party 1994
15. Samuel Barclay Beckett, Beckett, Samuel Barclay
    • '''Samuel Barclay Beckett''' ([[1906]] - [[1989]]), Irish [[author, writer]], [[dramatist]], & [[novelist]] in France; wrote plays "Waiting for Godot" 1952 (also "En attendant Godot"), "Endgame" 1957, "Happy Days" 1961; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Literature]] 1969
16. William Thomas Beckford, Beckford, William Thomas
    • '''William Thomas Beckford''' ([[1760]] - [[1844]]), [[English]] art collector & [[author, writer]]
17. John James Beckley, Beckley, John James
    • '''John James Beckley''' ([[1757]] - [[1807]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[English]]-born) [[administrator]]; 1st clerk of [[United States of America|U.S.]] House of Representatives 1789-1807; ex officio librarian of Congress 1802-1807
18. Max Beckmann, Beckmann, Max
    • '''Max Beckmann''' ([[1884]] - [[1950]]), [[German]] Expressionist painter
19. Charlie Alvin Beckwith, Beckwith, Charlie Alvin
    • '''Charlie Alvin Beckwith''' ([[1929]] - [[1994]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] army officer; led abortive raid to rescue [[United States of America|U.S.]] hostages in Iran 1980
20. Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, Becquer, Gustavo Adolfo
    • '''Gustavo Adolfo Becquer''' ([[1836]] - [[1870]]), [[Spanish]] lyric poet
21. Henri Becquerel, Becquerel, Henri (Antoine)
    • '''Henri Becquerel''' ('''Antoine''') ([[1852]] - [[1908]]), [[French]] [[physicist]]; discovered radioactivity 1896; discovered radioactive electron emission by uranium; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Physics]] 1903
22. Thomas Lovell Beddoes, Beddoes, Thomas Lovell
    • '''Thomas Lovell Beddoes''' ([[1803]] - [[1849]]), [[English]] [[author, writer]]; suicide
23. Bede (the Venerable Bede)
    • '''Bede ''' ('''the Venerable Bede''') ([[673?]] - [[735]]), [[English]] historian, saint, & scholar; originated dating of events anno domini (A.D.); wrote history "An Ecclesiastical History of the English People" 731; father of [[English]] history; canonized 1899
24. Mohammed Bedjaoui, Bedjaoui, Mohammed
    • '''Mohammed Bedjaoui''' (born [[1929]]), Algerian lawyer; Algerian justice minister 1964-1970; Algerian ambassador to [[United Nations]] 1979-1982; Algerian judge on World Court 1982--; pres. of World Court 1994--
25. Johannes Georg Bednorz, Bednorz, Johannes Georg
    • '''Johannes Georg Bednorz''' (born [[1950]]), [[German]] [[physicist]]; co-discovered high-temperature ceramic superconductivity; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Physics]] 1987
26. Charles William Beebe, Beebe, Charles William
    • '''Charles William Beebe''' ([[1877]] - [[1962]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] naturalist & ocean explorer; inventor of bathysphere
27. Thomas, Sir Beecham, Beecham, Thomas, Sir
    • '''Thomas, Sir Beecham''' ([[1879]] - [[1961]]), [[English]] conductor; founded Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 1946
28. Henry Ward Beecher, Beecher, Henry Ward
    • '''Henry Ward Beecher''' ([[1813]] - [[1887]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] abolitionist & clergyman; brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe
29. Lyman Beecher, Beecher, Lyman
    • '''Lyman Beecher''' ([[1775]] - [[1863]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] clergyman; father of Henry Ward Beecher & Harriet Beecher Stowe
30. Louis Joseph Maria Beel, Beel, Louis Joseph Maria
    • '''Louis Joseph Maria Beel''' ([[1902]] - [[1977]]), Dutch [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of Netherlands 1946-1948, 1958-1959
31. Wilhelm Beer, Beer, Wilhelm
    • '''Wilhelm Beer''' ([[1797]] - [[1850]]), [[German]] astronomer; mapped moon & Mars; brother of Giacomo Meyerbeer
32. Maximilian, Sir Beerbohm, Beerbohm, Maximilian, Sir (Henry, Max)
    • '''Maximilian, Sir Beerbohm''' ('''Henry''',, '''Max''') ([[1872]] - [[1956]]), [[English]] [[author, writer]], caricaturist, critic, essayist, & satirist; wrote essay collections "The Works of Max Beerbohm" 1896, "The Happy Hypocrite" 1897, novel "Zuleika Dobson" 1912
33. Charles Joseph Maria Ruys de Beerenbrouck, Beerenbrouck, Charles Joseph Maria Ruys de
    • '''Charles Joseph Maria Ruys de Beerenbrouck''' ([[1873]] - [[1936]]), Dutch [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of Netherlands 1918-1925, 1929-1933
34. Auguste Marie Francois Beernaert, Beernaert, Auguste Marie Francois
    • '''Auguste Marie Francois Beernaert''' ([[1829]] - [[1912]]), Belgian [[political figure]]; [[Nobel Prize in]] Peace 1909
35. Ludwig van Beethoven, Beethoven, Ludwig van
    • '''Ludwig van Beethoven''' ([[1770]] - [[1827]]), [[German]] Romantic composer; composed "3rd Symphony" (also "Eroica"), "6th Symphony" (also "Pastoral"), "9th Symphony" (also "Choral"), "Diabelli Variations", "Kreutzer Sonata", opera "Fidelio"
36. James Montgomery Beggs, Beggs, James Montgomery
    • '''James Montgomery Beggs''' (born [[1926]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[administrator]]; [[administrator]] of NASA 1981-1985
37. Menachem Wolfovitch Begin, Begin, Menachem Wolfovitch
    • '''Menachem Wolfovitch Begin''' ([[1913]] - [[1992]]), Israeli ([[Polish]]-born) [[political figure]]; leader of Irgun terrorist movement 1944-1948; founded Herut Party 1948; [[prime minister]] of Israel 1977-1983; [[Nobel Prize in]] Peace 1978
38. Michel Begon, Begon, Michel
    • '''Michel Begon''' ([[1638]] - [[1710]]), [[French]] [[administrator]] in Americas; source of word "begonia"
39. Alexandre Emile Beguyer de Chancourtois, Beguyer de Chancourtois, Alexandre Emile
    • '''Alexandre Emile Beguyer de Chancourtois''' ([[1820]] - [[1886]]), [[French]] geologist; noticed periodicity of elements
40. Martin Behaim, Behaim, Martin (Martin Behain, Martin Boheim)
    • '''Martin Behaim''' ('''Martin Behain, Martin Boheim''') ([[1459?]] - [[1507?]]), [[German]] geographer; made 1st globe 1492
41. Brendan Francis Behan, Behan, Brendan Francis
    • '''Brendan Francis Behan''' ([[1923]] - [[1964]]), Irish [[author, writer]] & [[dramatist]]; wrote plays "The Quare Fellow" 1956, "The Hostage" 1958, autobiographical novel "Borstal Boy" 1958
42. Emil Adolf von Behring, Behring, Emil Adolf von
    • '''Emil Adolf von Behring''' ([[1854]] - [[1917]]), [[German]] bacteriologist; discovered antitoxin for tetanus; suggested use of antitoxin for diphtheria; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Medicine and Physiology]] 1901
43. Samuel Nathaniel Behrman, Behrman, Samuel Nathaniel
    • '''Samuel Nathaniel Behrman''' ([[1893]] - [[1973]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[dramatist]] & journalist; wrote play "The Second Man" 1927
44. Martinus Willem Beijerinck, Beijerinck, Martinus Willem
    • '''Martinus Willem Beijerinck''' ([[1851]] - [[1931]]), Dutch botanist; studied tobacco mosaic disease; discovered 1st virus 1898; coined word "virus"
45. Konrad Friedrich Beilstein, Beilstein, Konrad Friedrich
    • '''Konrad Friedrich Beilstein''' ([[1838]] - [[1906]]), [[Russian]] [[chemist]]; compiled orderly handbook of known chemical compounds "Handbook of Organic Chemistry"
46. Georg von Bekesy, Bekesy, Georg von
    • '''Georg von Bekesy''' ([[1899]] - [[1972]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[Hungarian]]-born) [[physicist]]; explained human hearing; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Medicine and Physiology]] 1961
47. Harold George Jr. Belafonte, Belafonte, Harold George Jr. (Harry)
    • '''Harold George Jr. Belafonte''' ('''Harry''') (born [[1927]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] singer
48. David Belasco, Belasco, David
    • '''David Belasco''' ([[1853]] - [[1931]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[dramatist]] & producer
49. Fernando Belaunde, Belaunde , Fernando (Terry)
    • '''Fernando Belaunde''' ('''Terry''') (born [[1912]]), Peruvian [[political figure]]; pres. of Peru 1963-1968, 1980-1985

Section 9

1. Belisarius
   • '''Belisarius''' ([[505?]] - [[565]]), Byzantine [[general]]
2. Jean Marc Beliveau, Beliveau, Jean Marc
   • '''Jean Marc Beliveau''' (born [[1931]]), [[Canadian]] hockey player; center for Montreal Canadiens 1951-1971
3. William Worth Belknap, Belknap, William Worth
   • '''William Worth Belknap''' ([[1829]] - [[1890]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[administrator]] & soldier; [[Secretary]] of War 1869-1876
4. Alexander Graham Bell, Bell, Alexander Graham
   • '''Alexander Graham Bell''' ([[1847]] - [[1922]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[Scottish]]-born) inventor; inventor of telephone
5. Andrew Bell, Bell, Andrew
   • '''Andrew Bell''' ([[1726]] - [[1809]]), [[Scottish]] printer; co-founded Encyclopaedia Britannica with Colin Macfarquhar
6. de Benneville Bell, Bell, de Benneville (Bert)
   • '''de Benneville Bell''' ('''Bert''') ([[1894]] - [[1959]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] football [[administrator]]; commissioner of NFL 1946-1959; merged All-America Football Conference into NFL 1949
7. Eric Temple Bell, Bell, Eric Temple
   • '''Eric Temple Bell''' ([[1883]] - [[1960]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[author, writer]], biographer, & [[mathematician]]; wrote biographical collection "Men of Mathematics" 1937
8. Francis Henry Dillon Bell, Bell, Francis Henry Dillon
   • '''Francis Henry Dillon Bell''' ([[1851]] - [[1936]]), New Zealand [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of New Zealand 1925
9. Griffin Boyette Bell, Bell, Griffin Boyette
   • '''Griffin Boyette Bell''' (born [[1918]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] lawyer; [[Attorney General]] 1977-1979
10. James Ford Bell, Bell, James Ford
    • '''James Ford Bell''' ([[1879]] - [[1961]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] grain businessman; pres. of General Mills, [[Incorporated]] 1928-1934; chairman of General Mills, [[Incorporated]] 1934-1948
11. Franklin Bell, Bell, Franklin (James, J. Franklin Bell)
    • '''Franklin Bell''' ('''James''',, '''J. Franklin Bell''') ([[1856]] - [[1919]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[general]]; army chief of staff 1906-1910
12. John Bell, Bell, John
    • '''John Bell''' ([[1797]] - [[1869]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; Speaker of the House 1834-1835; [[Secretary]] of War 1841; Constitutional Union pres. [[candidate]] 1860
13. John Cromwell Jr. Bell, Bell, John Cromwell Jr.
    • '''John Cromwell Jr. Bell''' ([[1892]] - [[1974]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of Pennsylvania 1947
14. John Stewart Bell, Bell, John Stewart
    • '''John Stewart Bell''' ([[1928]] - [[1990]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[North]] Irish-born) [[physicist]]; discoverer & eponym of Bell's inequality 1960; wrote "Speakable and Unspeakable in Quantum Mechanics" 1987
15. Joseph Bell, Bell, Joseph
    • '''Joseph Bell''' ([[1837]] - [[1911]]), [[Scottish]] physician; inspiration for character Sherlock Holmes
16. Peter Hansbrough Bell, Bell, Peter Hansbrough
    • '''Peter Hansbrough Bell''' ([[1812]] - [[1898]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; [[governor]] of Texas 1849-1853
17. Terrel Howard Bell, Bell, Terrel Howard
    • '''Terrel Howard Bell''' (born [[1921]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[administrator]] & educator; [[Secretary]] of Education 1981-1985
18. Thomas Montgomery Bell, Bell, Thomas Montgomery
    • '''Thomas Montgomery Bell''' ([[1861]] - [[1941]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[political figure]]; House majority whip 1913-1915
19. Carol Bellamy, Bellamy, Carol
    • '''Carol Bellamy''' (born [[1942]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[administrator]]; director of Peace Corps 1993--
20. Edward Bellamy, Bellamy, Edward
    • '''Edward Bellamy''' ([[1850]] - [[1898]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[novelist]] & socialist; wrote utopian novel "Looking Backward: 2000-1887"
21. Francis Bellamy, Bellamy, Francis
    • '''Francis Bellamy''' ([[1855]] - [[1931]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] journalist; wrote Pledge of Allegiance 1892
22. Ralph Rexford Bellamy, Bellamy, Ralph Rexford
    • '''Ralph Rexford Bellamy''' ([[1904]] - [[1991]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] actor
23. Theophile Bellando de Castro, Bellando de Castro, Theophile
    • '''Theophile Bellando de Castro''' ([[1820]] - [[1903]]), Monegasque lyricist & soldier; wrote Monegasque national anthem (adopted 1867)
24. Joachim du Bellay, Bellay, Joachim du
    • '''Joachim du Bellay''' ([[1522?]] - [[1560]]), [[French]] poet
25. John Bellingham, Bellingham, John
    • '''John Bellingham''' ([[1771]] - [[1812]]), [[British]] assassin of Spencer Perceval; executed
26. Gentile Bellini, Bellini, Gentile
    • '''Gentile Bellini''' ([[1426]] - [[1507]]), [[Italian]] Venetian painter; brother of Giovanni Bellini
27. Giovanni Bellini, Bellini, Giovanni
    • '''Giovanni Bellini''' ([[1426]] - [[1507]]), [[Italian]] Venetian architect & painter; teacher of Giorgione & Titian; father of Venetian art
28. Jacopo Bellini, Bellini, Jacopo
    • '''Jacopo Bellini''' ([[1400?]] - [[1470?]]), [[Italian]] Venetian painter; father of Giovanni Bellini & Gentile Bellini
29. Vincenzo Bellini, Bellini, Vincenzo
    • '''Vincenzo Bellini''' ([[1801]] - [[1835]]), [[Italian]] operatic composer; composed operas "Norma" 1831, "La Sonnambula" 1831, "I Puritani", "Il Pirata"
30. Ahmadu Bello, Bello, Ahmadu (Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello)
    • '''Ahmadu Bello''' ('''Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello''') ([[1906]] - [[1966]]), Nigerian [[political figure]]; premier of [[North]] Nigeria 1954-1960; killed
31. Hilaire Belloc, Belloc, Hilaire (Joseph Pierre)
    • '''Hilaire Belloc''' ('''Joseph Pierre''') ([[1870]] - [[1953]]), [[British]] ([[French]]-born) [[author, writer]], Catholic apologist, & poet; wrote poetry collections "The Bad Child's Book of Beasts" 1896, "Cautionary Tales" 1907, religious book "Europe and the Faith" 1920
32. Saul Bellow, Bellow, Saul
    • '''Saul Bellow''' (born [[1915]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[Canadian]]-born) [[author, writer]]; wrote novels "The Dangling Man" 1944, "The Adventures of Augie March" 1953, "Henderson the Rain King" 1959, "Herzog" 1964, "Mr. Sammler's Planet" 1970, "Humboldt's Gift" 1975; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Literature]] 1976
33. George Wesley Bellows, Bellows, George Wesley
    • '''George Wesley Bellows''' ([[1882]] - [[1925]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] sports artist & lithographer
34. Pietro Belluschi, Belluschi, Pietro
    • '''Pietro Belluschi''' ([[1899]] - [[1994]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[Italian]]-born) architect; designed Pan American Building in new York
35. August Belmont, Belmont, August
    • '''August Belmont''' ([[1816]] - [[1890]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[German]]-born) financier & [[political figure]]; chairman of [[Democratic]] National Committee 1860-1872
36. Eleanor Robson Belmont, Belmont, Eleanor Robson
    • '''Eleanor Robson Belmont''' ([[1879]] - [[1979]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[English]]-born) actress; inspiration for character Major Barbara in George Bernard Shaw's play "Major Barbara" 1905
37. Eugenio Beltrami, Beltrami, Eugenio
    • '''Eugenio Beltrami''' ([[1835]] - [[1899]]), [[Italian]] [[mathematician]]; proved that non-Euclidean geometry describes geometry on surfaces of constant curvature
38. James Belushi, Belushi, James (Jim)
    • '''James Belushi''' ('''Jim''') (born [[1954]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] comedian & movie actor; brother of John Belushi
39. John Belushi, Belushi, John (the Black Rhino)
    • '''John Belushi''' ('''the Black Rhino''') ([[1949]] - [[1982]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] comedian & movie actor; brother of Jim Belushi
40. Andrei Bely, Bely, Andrei (also Andrei Byely), pseud. of Boris Nikolayevich Bugayev)
    • '''Andrei Bely''' (also Andrei Byely), '''pseud. of Boris Nikolayevich Bugayev''') ([[1880]] - [[1934]]), [[Russian]] critic, [[novelist]], & Symbolist poet; wrote novels "The Silver Dove" 1910, "Petersburg" 1913, autobiographical novel "Kotik Letayev" 1918
41. Baruj Benacerraf, Benacerraf, Baruj
    • '''Baruj Benacerraf''' (born [[1920]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] (Venezuelan-born) pathologist; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Medicine and Physiology]] 1980
42. Pat Benatar, Benatar, Pat (Patricia Andrejewski)
    • '''Pat Benatar''' ('''Patricia Andrejewski''') (born [[1953]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] singer
43. Jacinto Benavente y Martinez, Benavente y Martinez, Jacinto
    • '''Jacinto Benavente y Martinez''' ([[1866]] - [[1954]]), [[Spanish]] [[dramatist]]; wrote plays "El nido Ajeno" 1893, "Los intereses creados" 1907; [[Nobel Prize in]] [[Literature]] 1922
44. Oscar Raimundo Benavides, Benavides , Oscar Raimundo (Canseco)
    • '''Oscar Raimundo Benavides''' ('''Canseco''') ([[1876]] - [[1945]]), Peruvian army officer & [[political figure]]; acting pres. of Peru 1914-1915; pres. of Peru 1933-1939
45. Mohammed Ahmed Ben Bella, Ben Bella, Mohammed Ahmed
    • '''Mohammed Ahmed Ben Bella''' (born [[1916]]), Algerian nationalist & [[political figure]]; provisional [[prime minister]] of Algeria 1962-1963; 1st pres. of Algeria 1963-1965; overthrown
46. Johnny Lee Bench, Bench, Johnny Lee
    • '''Johnny Lee Bench''' (born [[1947]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] baseball player; catcher for Cincinnati Reds 1967-1983
47. Peter Bradford Benchley, Benchley, Peter Bradford
    • '''Peter Bradford Benchley''' (born [[1940]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[novelist]] & screenwriter; wrote novel "Jaws" 1974
48. Robert Charles Benchley, Benchley, Robert Charles
    • '''Robert Charles Benchley''' ([[1889]] - [[1945]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] actor, [[author, writer]], drama critic, & humorist; member of the Algonquin Wits
49. Julien Benda, Benda, Julien
    • '''Julien Benda''' ([[1867]] - [[1956]]), [[French]] rationalist [[philosopher]]; opposed Romanticism & Henri Bergson

Section 10

1. Vincent Bendix, Bendix, Vincent
   • '''Vincent Bendix''' ([[1882]] - [[1945]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] industrialist & automotive inventor
2. Ludwig von Benedek, Benedek, Ludwig von
   • '''Ludwig von Benedek''' ([[1804]] - [[1881]]), [[Austrian]] ([[German]]-born) [[general]]
3. Edouard von Beneden, Beneden, Edouard von
   • '''Edouard von Beneden''' ([[1846]] - [[1910]]), Belgian cytologist; discovered that all cells except gametes contain equal numbers of chromosomes
4. Vincent, Count Benedetti, Benedetti, Vincent, Count
   • '''Vincent, Count Benedetti''' ([[1817]] - [[1900]]), [[French]] diplomat
5. Benedict (of Nursia)
   • '''Benedict ''' ('''of Nursia''') ([[480?]] - [[543]]), [[Italian]] monk & saint; founder of Benedictine order; founder of western monasticism
6. Benedict I
   • '''Benedict I''' ([[5XX]] - [[579]]), [[Italian]] pope 575-579
7. Benedict II
   • '''Benedict II''' ([[6XX]] - [[685]]), [[Italian]] saint & pope 684-685
8. Benedict III
   • '''Benedict III''' ([[8XX]] - [[858]]), [[Italian]] pope 855-858
9. Benedict IV
   • '''Benedict IV''' ([[8XX]] - [[903]]), [[Italian]] pope 900-903
10. Benedict V (Grammaticus)
    • '''Benedict V ''' ('''Grammaticus''') ([[9XX]] - [[965]]), [[Italian]] pope 964-965
11. Benedict VI
    • '''Benedict VI''' ([[9XX]] - [[974]]), [[Italian]] pope 973-974
12. Benedict VII
    • '''Benedict VII''' ([[9XX]] - [[983]]), [[Italian]] pope 974-983
13. Benedict VIII (Theophylact)
    • '''Benedict VIII ''' ('''Theophylact''') ([[9XX]] - [[1024]]), [[Italian]] pope 1012-1024
14. Benedict IX
    • '''Benedict IX''' ([[1012?]] - [[1056]]), pope 1032-1045, 1045, 1047-1048
15. Benedict X (Giovanni)
    • '''Benedict X ''' ('''Giovanni''') (born [[10XX]]), antipope 1058-1059
16. Benedict XI (Nicholas Boccasini)
    • '''Benedict XI ''' ('''Nicholas Boccasini''') ([[1240]] - [[1304]]), [[Italian]] pope 1303-1304
17. Benedict XII (Jacques Fournier)
    • '''Benedict XII ''' ('''Jacques Fournier''') ([[12XX]] - [[1342]]), [[French]] pope 1335-1342
18. Benedict XIII (Pietro Francesco Orsini)
    • '''Benedict XIII ''' ('''Pietro Francesco Orsini''') ([[1649]] - [[1730]]), [[Italian]] pope 1724-1730
19. Benedict XIII (Pedro de Luna)
    • '''Benedict XIII ''' ('''Pedro de Luna''') ([[1328]] - [[1423]]), [[Italian]] antipope 1394-1417
20. Benedict XIV (Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini)
    • '''Benedict XIV ''' ('''Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini''') ([[1675]] - [[1758]]), [[Italian]] pope 1740-1758
21. Benedict XV (Giacomo della Chiesa)
    • '''Benedict XV ''' ('''Giacomo della Chiesa''') ([[1854]] - [[1922]]), [[Italian]] pope 1914-1922; neutral in World War I
22. Francis Gano Benedict, Benedict, Francis Gano
    • '''Francis Gano Benedict''' ([[1870]] - [[1957]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] bio[[chemist]]
23. Ruth Benedict, Benedict, Ruth (nee Fulton)
    • '''Ruth Benedict''' ('''nee Fulton''') ([[1887]] - [[1948]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] anthropologist & popularizer of anthropology; wrote "Patterns of Culture" 1934; student of Franz Boas
24. Eduard Benes, Benes, Eduard
    • '''Eduard Benes''' ([[1884]] - [[1948]]), Czechoslovakian [[political figure]]; Czechoslovakian foreign minister 1918-1935; [[prime minister]] of Czechoslovakia 1921-1922; pres. of Czechoslovakia 1935-1938, 1945-1948; resigned 1938 to protest Munich Agreement
25. Stephen Vincent Benet, Benet, Stephen Vincent
    • '''Stephen Vincent Benet''' ([[1898]] - [[1943]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] poet & short story [[author, writer]]; wrote poem "John Brown's Body" 1928, short story "The Devil and Daniel Webster" 1937
26. William Rose Benet, Benet, William Rose
    • '''William Rose Benet''' ([[1886]] - [[1950]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[author, writer]] & editor; brother of Stephen Vincent Benet
27. Johann Albrecht Bengel, Bengel, Johann Albrecht
    • '''Johann Albrecht Bengel''' ([[1687]] - [[1752]]), [[German]] scholar & [[theologian]]
28. David Ben-Gurion, Ben-Gurion, David (David Green)
    • '''David Ben-Gurion''' ('''David Green''') ([[1886]] - [[1973]]), Israeli ([[Polish]]-born) [[political figure]] & Zionist; 1st [[prime minister]] of Israel 1948-1953, 1955-1963
29. Judah Philip Benjamin, Benjamin, Judah Philip
    • '''Judah Philip Benjamin''' ([[1811]] - [[1884]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]]-Confederate lawyer & [[political figure]]; 1st Confederate atty. [[general]] 1861; Confederate [[secretary]] of war 1861-1862; last Confederate [[secretary]] of state 1862-1865
30. Anthony Dominick Bennett, Bennett, Anthony Dominick (orig. Anthony Benedetto), Tony)
    • '''Anthony Dominick Bennett''' (orig. Anthony Benedetto), '''Tony''') (born [[1926]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] singer
31. Arnold Bennett, Bennett, Arnold (Enoch)
    • '''Arnold Bennett''' ('''Enoch''') ([[1867]] - [[1931]]), [[English]] [[novelist]]; wrote novel "The Old Wives' Tale" 1908, trilogy "The Clayhanger Family" 1910-1916
32. Charles Edwin Bennett, Bennett, Charles Edwin
    • '''Charles Edwin Bennett''' ([[1858]] - [[1921]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] classical scholar
33. James Gordon Bennett, Bennett, James Gordon
    • '''James Gordon Bennett''' ([[1795]] - [[1872]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] ([[Scottish]]-born) journalist
34. Richard Bedford Bennett, Bennett, Richard Bedford
    • '''Richard Bedford Bennett''' ([[1870]] - [[1947]]), [[Canadian]] [[political figure]]; [[prime minister]] of Canada 1930-1935
35. Robert Foster Bennett, Bennett, Robert (Bob)
    • '''Robert Bennett''' ('''Bob''') (born [[1933]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[Republic]] [[political figure]]; Senator from Utah 1993--
36. Tapley Jr. Bennett, Bennett, Tapley Jr. (William, W. Tapley Bennett Jr.)
    • '''Tapley Jr. Bennett''' ('''William''',, '''W. Tapley Bennett Jr.''') (born [[1917]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] diplomat; [[United States of America|U.S.]] ambassador to NATO 1977-1983
37. William John Bennett, Bennett, William John (Bill)
    • '''William John Bennett''' ('''Bill''') (born [[1943]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[Republic]] [[political figure]]; chairman of National Endowment for the Humanities 1981-1985; [[Secretary]] of Education 1985-1989; 1st drug czar 1989-1990; wrote "The Book of Virtues" 1994
38. Jack Benny, Benny, Jack (Benjamin Kubelsky)
    • '''Jack Benny''' ('''Benjamin Kubelsky''') ([[1894]] - [[1974]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] comedian
39. Benoit de Sainte-Maure
    • '''Benoit de Sainte-Maure''' (born [[11XX]]), [[French]] troubador
40. Allan Benson, Benson, Allan
    • '''Allan Benson''' ([[1871]] - [[1940]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] editor & socialist; Socialist pres. [[candidate]] 1916
41. Edward White Benson, Benson, Edward White
    • '''Edward White Benson''' ([[1829]] - [[1896]]), [[British]] prelate; archbishop of Canterbury 1882-1896
42. Ezra Taft Benson, Benson, Ezra Taft
    • '''Ezra Taft Benson''' ([[1899]] - [[1994]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[administrator]] & Mormon leader; [[Secretary]] of Agriculture 1953-1961; pres. of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1985-1994
43. Frank Weston Benson, Benson, Frank Weston
    • '''Frank Weston Benson''' ([[1862]] - [[1951]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] painter
44. Stephen Allen Benson, Benson, Stephen Allen
    • '''Stephen Allen Benson''' ([[1816]] - [[1865]]), Liberian ([[United States of America|U.S.]]-born) [[political figure]]; pres. of Liberia 1856-1864
45. William Shepherd Benson, Benson, William Shepherd
    • '''William Shepherd Benson''' ([[1855]] - [[1932]]), [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[admiral]]; 1st chief of naval operations 1915-1919
46. George Bentham, Bentham, George
    • '''George Bentham''' ([[1800]] - [[1884]]), [[English]] botanist
47. Jeremy Bentham, Bentham, Jeremy
    • '''Jeremy Bentham''' ([[1748]] - [[1832]]), [[English]] jurist, [[philosopher]], & legal reformer; founder of utilitarianism; wrote "A Fragment on Government" 1776, "Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation" 1789; founded [[University]] College
48. Tafari Benti, Benti, Tafari
    • '''Tafari Benti''' ([[1921]] - [[1977]]), Ethiopian [[general]] & [[political figure]]; head of state of Ethiopia 1974-1977
49. William Henry Cavendish, Lord Bentinck, Bentinck, William Henry Cavendish, Lord
    • '''William Henry Cavendish, Lord Bentinck''' ([[1774]] - [[1839]]), [[English]] colonial [[administrator]]; [[governor-general]] of [[British]] [[East]] India [[Company]] 1828-1834; 1st [[governor-general]] of India 1834-1835

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