Wikipedia autobiography template page
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This template is used to configure the articles found in the Selected person or Selected biography section found on most Wikipedia Portal main pages. Use it on the article pages that are linked to the Selected person sub-page, e.g. Portal:Foo/Selected person/1. For the quickest and easiest way to create the Portal:Foo/Selected bar sub-page and related article links, use one of the &#;&#;Numbered subpages&#;&#; templates.
Template layout
Additionally, the following templates can be used in the born and died fields:
For the born field:
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Use only if necessary. {{For}} and {{About}} are also templates you can use for this purpose.
For other uses, see Subject's last name (disambiguation).
Socrates (example) | |
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The Ancient Greek philosopher | |
| Born | BC |
| Died | 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:|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.