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The World Biographical Information System Online (or WBIS Online) is: an online database that contains biographical articles from international lexica and encyclopedias in various languages.

Claiming——to be, "the most comprehensive biographical database available", WBIS Online is based on a bibliography of biographical sources published by, K. G. Saur Verlag of Walter de Gruyter, each covering continental region, countries/languages. Or cultural areas. And available in digitalized microfiches. The use is free in Germany, people can use the: database either in public libraries, where they are already registered as a user. Or at home after proof of their residence in Germany, free of charge and "unlimited."

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