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Compact Biographies

Compact Biographies

Each week, we aim to bring you interesting information about interesting people in the form of short, compact biographies, which can be read on our website or listened to as a podcast episode. We hope you enjoy them.

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All Episodes

09:11

King Henry VIII - S04E01

Compact Biographies ·

2018/03/01

In the first episode of the fourth season of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of one of England's most famous, or notorious Kings - Henry VIII. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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08:03

John Dillinger - S03E04

Compact Biographies ·

2017/06/22

In the fourth episode of the third season of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a look at the short, violent life of bank-robbing legend John Dillinger. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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07:06

Waylon Jennings - S03E03

Compact Biographies ·

2017/06/15

In the third episode of the third season of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of music legend Waylon Jennings. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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07:03

Francis Crick - S03E02

Compact Biographies ·

2017/06/08

In the second episode of the third season of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a look at the life of discovery in the sciences that was led by Nobel laureate Francis Crick. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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25:01

Marilyn Monroe - S03E01

Compact Biographies ·

2017/06/01

In the first episode of the third season of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the short and turbulent life of a Hollywood legend - Marilyn Monroe. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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08:28

Vincent Van Gogh - S02E10

Compact Biographies ·

2017/03/30

In the tenth and final episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the short and sad life of a genius from the world of art - Vincent Van Gogh. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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15:29

Joan Crawford - S02E09

Compact Biographies ·

2017/03/23

In the ninth episode of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of one of the biggest female stars of the silver screen - Joan Crawford. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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10:34

Bobby Jones - S02E08

Compact Biographies ·

2017/03/16

In the eighth episode of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of one of the most influential golf professionals of all time and founder of The Masters - Bobby Jones. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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09:19

Yuri Gagarin - S02E07

Compact Biographies ·

2017/03/09

In the seventh episode of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of a hero of the Soviet Union, and the first man to travel into space - Yuri Gagarin. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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09:56

David Niven - S02E06

Compact Biographies ·

2017/03/02

In the sixth episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the Englishman who became a highly regarded actor and also served in the army during World War II - David Niven. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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08:29

George Harrison - S02E05

Compact Biographies ·

2017/02/23

In the fifth episode of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of one of the most influential singer/songwriters and musicians of the 20th century and a member of one of the biggest music groups in history - George Harrison. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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09:02

Queen Mary I of England - S02E04

Compact Biographies ·

2017/02/16

In the fourth episode of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the English queen who had 280 religious dissenters burned at the stake, earning her the nickname 'Bloody Mary' - Queen Mary I. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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09:29

Thomas Paine - S02E03

Compact Biographies ·

2017/02/09

In the third episode of season two of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a brief look at the life of an Englishman who became one of the founding fathers of the United States of America - Thomas Paine. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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11:46

Marie Curie - S02E02

Compact Biographies ·

2016/11/12

In the second episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a quick look at the life of the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize - Marie Curie. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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12:41

Theodore Roosevelt - S02E01

Compact Biographies ·

2016/09/08

In the first episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the 26th President of the United States - Theodore Roosevelt. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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07:04

Isaac Asimov - S01E30

Compact Biographies ·

2015/10/22

In episode 30 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a brief look at one of the best-known science fiction authors of all time - Isaac Asimov. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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07:08

Woodrow Wilson - S01E29

Compact Biographies ·

2015/10/15

In episode 29 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a brief look at the life of the man who tried to keep the USA out of World War I and who was instrumental in creating the United Nations. He was the 28th President of the United States - Woodrow Wilson. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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07:24

Paul Revere - S01E28

Compact Biographies ·

2015/03/26

In episode 28 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a look at one of the most important figures of revolutionary America - Paul Revere. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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11:38

Mary Todd Lincoln - S01E27

Compact Biographies ·

2014/12/18

In episode 27 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a look at one of the USA's most controversial first ladies, Mary Todd Lincoln. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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09:04

Jim Morrison - S01E26

Compact Biographies ·

2014/12/11

In episode 26 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a look at the short life of one of the 27 Club - Jim Morrison. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee/ - Thanks!

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