Template:Bio Setup
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This template is used to create a standardized biography layout for Wikipedia articles.
Usage
[edit source]Place this template at the beginning of the biography article, filling in the parameters as appropriate.
Socrates (example) | |
|---|---|
| File:Socrates.png The Ancient Greek philosopher | |
| Born | 470 BC |
| Died | 399 BC |
| Occupation | Philosopher |
| Spouse | Xanthippe |
Subject's complete name (birthdate – death) can be a lead-in to the subject's popular name. Describe the subject's nationality and profession(s) in which the subject is most notable. Provide a description of the subject's major contributions in the immediately relevant field(s) of notable expertise.
To add pictures, use this format: [[File:Photo.ext|thumb|Photo caption]].
Biography
[edit source]Ensure that the following sections are organized by year.[1]
Early life
[edit source]Explain the subject's early life historically using a journalistic style.[1]
Marriage and children
[edit source]If the subject married and gave birth, describe the marriage and list their children.
- Subject's son (birthdate – death) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
- Subject's daughter (birthdate – death) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
Death
[edit source][If applicable] Legacy If any, describe. See Charles Darwin for an example.
Philosophical and/or political views
[edit source]Wikipedia is not a soapbox for individuals to espouse their views. However, views held by politicians, writers, and others may be summarized in their biography only to the extent those views are covered by reliable sources that are independent of the control of the politician, writer, etc.
Published works
[edit source]If any, list the works organized by date of publication. See Charles Darwin for an example.
Recognition
[edit source]Include honours, decorations, awards, and distinctions in this section, if any.
See also
[edit source]List related Wikipedia articles in alphabetical order. Common nouns are listed first. Proper nouns follow.
References/Notes and references
[edit source]Always cite your sources! No original research!
- ^ a b Last, first (date). Name of page. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx
Further reading
[edit source]Add links to further readers' research.
External links
[edit source]List official websites, organizations named after the subject, and other interesting yet relevant websites. No spam.
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No description.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nationality | nationality | no description | Unknown | optional |
| occupation | occupation | no description | Unknown | optional |
| name | name | no description | Unknown | optional |
| dob_year | dob_year | no description | Unknown | optional |
| dob_month | dob_month | no description | Unknown | optional |
| dob_day | dob_day | no description | Unknown | optional |
| birth_date | birth_date | no description | Unknown | optional |
| birth_place | birth_place | no description | Unknown | optional |
Parameters
[edit source]- name: The name of the person.
- dob_year, dob_month, dob_day: The year, month, and day of birth, respectively.
- birth_date for full date of birth.
- nationality: The nationality of the person.
- occupation: The occupation or occupations of the person.
Example
[edit source]{{Bio Setup | name = Subin B | dob_year = 1989 | dob_month = May | dob_day = 4 | nationality = Indian | occupation = Director }}
See also
[edit source]- {{Biography}}