Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (ODNB) includes biographies of noteworthy inhabitants of the British Isles for the past 2,400 years. From the 4th-century BC Greek explorer Pytheas to Princess Diana (N.B. exclusive of living people). Search over 50,000 biographies, and 10,000 portrait illustrations. To access the ODNB from home you will need to enter your library card number.