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Field	Information
Full Name	Robert Caro
Date of Birth	1935
Place of Birth	Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Date of Death	-
Place of Death	-
Citizenship / Country of Residence	United States
Education	Princeton University, University of Oxford
Profession	Biographer, Journalist
Years of Activity	1960s-present
Brief Information	Robert Caro is an American biographer known for his extensive works on influential figures. His most famous subject is Lyndon B. Johnson, on whom he has written multiple volumes, meticulously detailing the politician's rise and impact. Caro is also known for his biography of Robert Moses, a pivotal urban planner in New York City. His approach is characterized by deep research and a focus on the acquisition and use of power.
Full Name	David McCullough
Date of Birth	06 September 1933
Place of Birth	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of Death	06 June 2022
Place of Death	Haddam, Connecticut, USA
Citizenship / Country of Residence	United States
Education	Yale University
Profession	Biographer, Historian, Author
Years of Activity	1960s-2022
Brief Information	David McCullough was an American author, historian, and narrator. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography twice, for "Truman" and "John Adams." His works often focused on American history and notable American figures, making complex historical events accessible to a wide audience. McCullough was renowned for his narrative style and thorough research, bringing historical personalities and periods to life.
Full Name	Ron Chernow
Date of Birth	06 March 1949
Place of Birth	Brooklyn, New York, USA
Date of Death	-
Place of Death	-
Citizenship / Country of Residence	United States
Education	Yale University, Cambridge University
Profession	Biographer, Historian
Years of Activity	1980s-present
Brief Information	Ron Chernow is an American biographer and historian, recognized for his detailed and insightful works on prominent American figures. He is particularly known for his biographies of Alexander Hamilton, which inspired the hit Broadway musical, and George Washington. Chernow's biographical approach emphasizes the intersection of personal lives with historical context, providing comprehensive portraits of his subjects. He has won multiple awards for his writing, including the Pulitzer Prize.
Full Name	Robert Massie
Date of Birth	06 January 1929
Place of Birth	San Antonio, Texas, USA
Date of Death	02 December 2019
Place of Death	Irvington, New York, USA
Citizenship / Country of Residence	United States
Education	Yale University
Profession	Biographer, Historian
Years of Activity	1960s-2019
Brief Information	Robert K. Massie was an American historian and biographer celebrated for his vivid narratives of historical figures and events. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography for "Nicholas and Alexandra," detailing the lives of the last Russian imperial family. Massie also wrote acclaimed biographies of Peter the Great and John Paul Jones. His books are characterized by their extensive research and compelling storytelling, making them popular among both academics and general readers.
Full Name	Candice Millard
Date of Birth	-
Place of Birth	-
Date of Death	-
Place of Death	-
Citizenship / Country of Residence	United States
Education	University of Missouri
Profession	Biographer, Author
Years of Activity	2000s-present
Brief Information	Candice Millard is an American author known for her engaging and thoroughly researched biographies. Her books, including "The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey" and "Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President," focus on captivating historical narratives. Millard excels at bringing to life the challenges and personalities of her subjects, making history both dramatic and accessible. She has received critical acclaim for her narrative skill and historical depth.