Synopsis The "Encyclopaedia of the World Biography" is a pioneering attempt of learned scholars to bring together not only the prominent historical and mythical personalities of the world but also provide lavishly illustrated details about the biographical analysis of scientists, philosophers, social activists, politicians, artists, writers, poets, novelists, educationists. Nobel Prize winners, freedom fighters, spiritual teachers, religious reformers, mystics, and saints, from the beginning of civilization to the present day in alphabetical order from A to Z. This Encyclopaedia is a vast collection and compilation of the biography of more than 25000 leading world personalities. Although several biographical works have already been published, however in these volumes, attempt has been made to include all leading personalities of various dimensions to meet current requirement of biographical studies. This is a first comprehensive Encyclopaedia of World Biography which should be useful not only to scholars but also the common readers.