Famous Hispanics

Please note that most of the Internet resources linked below present only brief biographical sketches. You may want to consult print resources (e.g., Current Biography) for more complete information, or use a search engine to find information on a specific name.

~~ Internet Resources ~~

Biography

A general site of links to biographical information on the Web.

Biography

Another collection of annotated biography links.

Chicano! Biographies

Biographical background information on the people featured in Chicano! History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement (PBS).

Education World: Hispanic Americans in History

A worksheet on Hispanic Americans and their accomplishments.

Famous Hispanic Americans

Can you break the code and discover the names of some famous Hispanic-Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Puerto Rico, Latin America or Mexico.?

Famous Hispanics in the World and History

Brief biographies of many Hispanics.

Hispanic American Hall of Fame

Very brief bits of information about four famous Hispanic-Americans offered on collectible cards and posters.

Hispanic American Medal of Honor Recipients

Information about several who served this country.

Hispanic Americans in Congress 1822-1995

Information on our Representatives.

Hispano America

A view of the contributions of Hispanos to the United States of America in pictures, documents, and links.

Hispanic Heritage Awards

The Hispanic Heritage Awards celebrates the achievements of outstanding Hispanic Americans in the arts, literature, leadership, education and sports, plus a lifetime achievement award.

Hispanic Nobel Prize Winners in Literature

Ten men and women and samples of their work.