Consult biographical dictionaries to get brief information about people, dates and events. For more sources, see Biographical Resources.
Allgemeine deutsche Biographie (ADB). Berlin, Duncker & Humblot, 1967-1971
56 volumes provide biographies of prominent Germans from the earliest period to the end of the 19th century. Includes bibliographical references. Vol. 56 is a general index.
Band 1-Aachen to Band 24-S (ongoing)
Multiple volumes provide biographies on prominent 20th-century personalities. Includes bibliographical references.
