Socrates (example) | |
|---|---|
 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
Ensure that the following sections are organized by year.[1]
Early life
Explain the subject's early life historically using a journalistic style.[1]
Marriage and children
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
[If applicable] Legacy If any, describe. See Charles Darwin for an example.
Philosophical and/or political views
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
If any, list the works organized by date of publication. See Charles Darwin for an example.
Recognition
Include honours, decorations, awards, and distinctions in this section, if any.
See also
List related Wikipedia articles in alphabetical order. Common nouns are listed first. Proper nouns follow.
References/Notes and references
Always cite your sources! No original research!
- ^ a b Last, first (date). Name of page. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx
Further reading
Add links to further readers' research.
External links
List official websites, organizations named after the subject, and other interesting yet relevant websites. No spam.
Categories go here.
 | This template should always be substituted (i.e., use {{subst:Biography}}). |
Usage
The following is a sample layout for biographical articles. It may be subst'd into a new article by adding
{{subst:Biography}}to the article and saving. Do not edit this template page directly if you just want to create a new article.
See also
- Wikipedia:Notability (people)
- Template:WikiProject Biography for talk page Bio template
- Template:Bio Setup