Template:Infobox person

*name*
name
	caption
Born	birth_name; birth_date; birth_place
Died	death_date; death_place
Nationality	nationality
Other names	other_names
Occupation	occupation
Years active	years_active
Known for	known_for
Notable work	notable_works

*name*
name
	caption
Born	birth_name; birth_date; birth_place
Died	death_date; death_place
Nationality	nationality
Other names	other_names
Occupation	occupation
Years active	years_active
Known for	known_for
Notable work	notable_works

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The design and content of biographical infoboxes must follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy, as well as infobox and biographical style guideline. All content displayed in this template must adhere to the biographies of living persons policy if applicable. Unsourced or poorly sourced contentious material must be removed immediately from the article and its infobox, especially if potentially libellous.

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{{Infobox person}} may be used to summarize information about a particular person, usually at the top of an article.

Redirects and calls

At least 26 other templates call this one and many templates redirect here.

Modules

The following templates are suitable for use as a "module" in this one:

Templates in Category:Biographical templates usable as a module
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{{Infobox Chinese}}

Usage

The infobox may be added by pasting the template as shown below into an article and then filling in the desired fields. Any parameters left blank or omitted will not be displayed.

Blank template with basic parameters

{{Infobox person
| name          = <!-- defaults to article title when left blank -->
| image         = <!-- filename only, no "File:" or "Image:" prefix, and no enclosing [[brackets]] -->
| alt           = <!-- descriptive text for use by speech synthesis (text-to-speech) software -->
| caption       = 
| birth_name    = <!-- only use if different from name -->
| birth_date    = <!-- {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} for living people supply only the year with {{Birth year and age|YYYY}} unless the exact date is already widely published, as per [[WP:DOB]]. For people who have died, use {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}}. -->
| birth_place   = 
| death_date    = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (DEATH date then BIRTH date) -->
| death_place   = 
| nationality   = <!-- use only when necessary per [[WP:INFONAT]] -->
| other_names   = 
| occupation    = 
| years_active  = 
| known_for     = 
| notable_works = 
}}

{{Infobox person
| name          = 
| image         = 
| alt           = 
| caption       = 
| birth_name    = 
| birth_date    = 
| birth_place   = 
| death_date    = 
| death_place   = 
| nationality   = 
| other_names   = 
| occupation    = 
| years_active  = 
| known_for     = 
| notable_works = 
}}

Blank template with all parameters

Only the most pertinent information should be included. Please remove unused parameters, and refrain from inserting dubious trivia in an attempt to fill all parameters.

honorific_prefix name honorific_suffix
native_name
caption
Pronunciation	pronunciation
Born	birth_name birth_date birth_place
Disappeared	disappeared_date disappeared_place
Status	disappeared_status
Died	death_date death_place
Cause of death	death_cause
Body discovered	body_discovered
Resting place	resting_place resting_place_coordinates
Monuments	monuments
Nationality	nationality
Other names	other_names
Siglum	siglum
Citizenship	citizenship
Education	education
Alma mater	alma_mater
Occupation	occupation
Years active	years_active
Era	era
Employer	employer
Organization	organization
Agent	agent
Known for	known_for
Notable work	notable_works
Style	style
Television	television
Height	height
Title	title
Term	term
Predecessor	predecessor
Successor	successor
Political party	party
Other political affiliations	otherparty
Movement	movement
Opponent	opponents
Board member of	boards
Criminal charges	criminal_charges
Criminal penalty	criminal_penalty
Criminal status	criminal_status
Spouse	spouse
Partner	partner
Children	children
Parent	parents
Relatives	relatives
Family	family
Call sign	callsign
Awards	awards
module
module2
module3
module4
module5
module6
Website	website
signature_type
signature.jpg
Notes
footnotes

{{Infobox person
| honorific_prefix   = 
| name               = <!-- defaults to article title when left blank -->
| honorific_suffix   = 
| image              = <!-- filename only, no "File:" or "Image:" prefix, and no enclosing [[brackets]] -->
| image_upright      = 
| landscape          = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank -->
| alt                = <!-- descriptive text for use by speech synthesis (text-to-speech) software -->
| caption            = 
| native_name        = 
| native_name_lang   = 
| pronunciation      = 
| birth_name         = <!-- only use if different from name -->
| birth_date         = <!-- {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} for living people supply only the year with {{Birth year and age|YYYY}} unless the exact date is already widely published, as per [[WP:DOB]]. For people who have died, use {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}}. -->
| birth_place        = 
| baptised           = <!-- will not display if birth_date is entered -->
| disappeared_date   = <!-- {{Disappeared date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (disappeared date then birth date) -->
| disappeared_place  = 
| disappeared_status = 
| death_date         = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (enter DEATH date then BIRTH date (e.g., ...|1967|8|31|1908|2|28}} use both this parameter and |birth_date to display the person's date of birth, date of death, and age at death) -->
| death_place        = 
| death_cause        = <!-- should only be included when the cause of death has significance for the subject's notability -->
| body_discovered    = 
| resting_place      = 
| resting_place_coordinates = <!-- {{coord|LAT|LONG|type:landmark|display=inline}} -->
| burial_place       = <!-- may be used instead of resting_place and resting_place_coordinates (displays "Burial place" as label) -->
| burial_coordinates = <!-- {{coord|LAT|LONG|type:landmark|display=inline}} -->
| monuments          = 
| nationality        = <!-- use only when necessary per [[WP:INFONAT]] -->
| other_names        = 
| siglum             = 
| citizenship        = <!-- use only when necessary per [[WP:INFONAT]] -->
| education          = 
| alma_mater         = 
| occupation         = 
| years_active       = 
| era                = 
| employer           = 
| organization       = 
| agent              = <!-- discouraged in most cases, specifically when promotional, and requiring a reliable source -->
| known_for          = 
| notable_works      = <!-- produces label "Notable work"; may be overridden by |credits=, which produces label "Notable credit(s)"; or by |works=, which produces label "Works"; or by |label_name=, which produces label "Label(s)" -->
| style              = 
| height             = <!-- "X cm", "X m" or "X ft Y in" plus optional reference (conversions are automatic) -->
| television         = 
| title              = <!-- formal/awarded/job title. The parameter |office=may be used as an alternative when the label is better rendered as "Office" (e.g. public office or appointments) -->
| term               = 
| predecessor        = 
| successor          = 
| party              = 
| otherparty         =
| movement           = 
| opponents          = 
| boards             = 
| criminal_charges   = <!-- criminality parameters should be supported with citations from reliable sources -->
| criminal_penalty   = 
| criminal_status    = 
| spouse             = <!-- use article title or common name -->
| partner            = <!-- (unmarried long-term partner) -->
| children           = 
| parents            = <!-- overrides mother and father parameters -->
| mother             = <!-- may be used (optionally with father parameter) in place of parents parameter (displays "Parent(s)" as label) -->
| father             = <!-- may be used (optionally with mother parameter) in place of parents parameter (displays "Parent(s)" as label) -->
| relatives          = 
| family             = 
| callsign           = <!-- amateur radio, use if relevant -->
| awards             = 
| website            = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} -->
| module             = 
| module2            = 
| module3            = 
| module4            = 
| module5            = 
| module6            = 
| signature          = 
| signature_type     =
| signature_size     = 
| signature_alt      = 
| footnotes          = 
}}

{{Infobox person
| honorific_prefix   = 
| name               = 
| honorific_suffix   = 
| image              = 
| image_upright      = 
| landscape          = 
| alt                = 
| caption            = 
| native_name        = 
| native_name_lang   = 
| pronunciation      = 
| birth_name         = 
| birth_date         = 
| birth_place        = 
| baptised           = 
| disappeared_date   = 
| disappeared_place  = 
| disappeared_status = 
| death_date         = 
| death_place        = 
| death_cause        = 
| body_discovered    = 
| resting_place      = 
| resting_place_coordinates = 
| burial_place       = 
| burial_coordinates = 
| monuments          = 
| nationality        = 
| other_names        = 
| siglum             = 
| citizenship        = 
| education          = 
| alma_mater         = 
| occupation         = 
| years_active       = 
| era                = 
| employer           = 
| organization       = 
| agent              = 
| known_for          = 
| notable_works      = 
| style              = 
| height             = 
| television         = 
| title              = 
| term               = 
| predecessor        = 
| successor          = 
| party              = 
| otherparty         =
| movement           = 
| opponents          = 
| boards             = 
| criminal_charges   = 
| criminal_penalty   = 
| criminal_status    = 
| spouse             = 
| partner            = 
| children           = 
| parents            = 
| mother             = 
| father             = 
| relatives          = 
| family             = 
| callsign           = 
| awards             = 
| website            = 
| module             = 
| module2            = 
| module3            = 
| module4            = 
| module5            = 
| module6            = 
| signature          = 
| signature_type     =
| signature_size     = 
| signature_alt      = 
| footnotes          = 
}}

Parameters

Do not use all these parameters for any one person. The list is long to cover a wide range of people. Only use those parameters that convey essential or notable information about the subject, and ensure that this information is sourced in the article or (if present only in the infobox) in the infobox itself

Any parameters left blank or omitted will not be displayed. Many parameters have alternative names, implemented for compatibility with other templates (especially to aid merging). The preferred names are shown in the table below.

Parameter	Explanation
honorific_prefix	To appear on the line above the person's name. This is for honorifics of serious significance that are attached to the name in formal address, such as knighthoods, "The Honourable", and "His/Her Excellency"; do not use it for routine things like " Dr." or "Ms. "
name	Common name of person (defaults to article name if left blank; provide `\|birth_name=` (below) if different from `\|name=`). If middle initials are specified (or implied) by the lead of the article, and are not specified separately in the `\|birth_name=` parameter, include them here. Do not put honorifics or alternative names in this parameter. There are separate parameters for these things, covered below.
honorific_suffix	To appear on the line below the person's name. This is for things like `\|honorific_suffix=` `OBE` – honorifics of serious significance that are attached to the name in formal address, such as national orders and non-honorary doctorates; do not use it for routine things like "BA". It is permissible but not required to use the `{{post-nominals}}` template inside this parameter; doing so requires `{{post-nominals` `\|size=100%\|...}}`.
image	Image name: `abc.jpg`, `xpz.png`, `123.gif`, etc., without the `File:` or `Image:` prefix. If an image is desired but not available, one may add `yes` to the `\|needs-photo=` parameter of the `{{WikiProject Biography}}` template on the talk page. If no image is available yet, do not use an image placeholder. See #Image for further guidelines.
image_upright	Scales the image thumbnail from its default size by the given factor. Values less than 1 scale the image down (0.9 = 90%) and values greater than 1 scale the image up (1.15 = 115%).
landscape	Set to `yes` when using wide, short images. The image height (rather than width) will be limited to 200 pixels.
alt	Descriptive `alt` text for the image, for visually impaired readers. One word (such as `photograph`) is rarely sufficient. Do not copy-paste the value of `\|caption=` (below) into this parameter. Example of the difference: "Willie Nelson at a concert in Dallas, 1989" is good as `\|caption=` value; "Nelson in western-wear with an acoustic guitar, on stage in a daytime show with band in background" is an `\|alt=` description. If nothing meaningful can be said that isn't already in the caption, use the stock text `\|alt=refer to caption`.
caption	Caption for image, if needed. Try to include the date of photo, some context (check the `File:` or MOS:CREDITS .
native_name	The person's name in their own language, if different.
native_name_lang	ISO 639-1 code, e.g., "`fr`" for French. If more than one, use `{{lang}}` around each name in `\|native_name=` instead.
pronunciation	Details of how to pronounce the individual's native name.
birth_name	Name at birth; only use if different from `\|name=`.
birth_date	Date of birth: Use `{{birth date and age}}` (if living) or `{{birth date}}` (if dead). See template's page for details on usage. If only a year of birth is known, or age as of a certain date, consider using `{{birth year and age}}` or `{{birth based on age as of date}}`. For living people supply only the year unless the exact date is already widely published. Treat such cases as if only the year is known, so use `{{birth year and age}}` or a similar option. The templates mentioned in this paragraph emit metadata indicating the date is in the Gregorian calendar; if the date is in the Julian calendar, do not use these templates, just write the date.
birth_place	Place of birth: `city`, `administrative region`, `country`. Use the name of the birthplace at the time of birth, e.g.: `Saigon` (prior to 1976) or `Ho Chi Minh City` (post-1976). Do not use a flag template, coat of arms, or other icon. Omit unnecessary or redundant details. For example, it is not necessary to state: `New York City, New York, United States` when `New York City, U.S.` conveys essentially the same information more concisely. Countries should generally not be linked. For modern subjects, the country should generally be a sovereign state; for United Kingdom locations, the constituent countries of the UK are sometimes used instead, when more appropriate in the context. For historical subjects, use the place name most appropriate for the context and our readership. What the place may correspond to on a modern map is a matter for an article's main text. For union republics, subordinate country can be shown: `Moscow, Russian SFSR , Soviet Union`. For subsequent places (of death, etc.) it is not necessary to repeat jurisdictional details or links for the same place name.
baptised	Date of baptism: Only for use when birth date is not known (e.g., for Ludwig van Beethoven). Will not display if a birth date is entered. Do not use subtemplates. Parameter `baptized` can be used for articles that use American English spelling.
disappeared_date	(For missing people) Date of disappearance: Use `{{disappeared date and age}}` (if birth date is known) or `{{disappeared date}}` (if birth date unknown).
disappeared_place	(For missing people) Place of disappearance: `city`, `administrative region`, `country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
disappeared_status	(For missing people) Current status for the person, e.g., if the person is still regarded as missing (using `{{declared dead in absentia, with a date for such a ruling.`
death_date	Date of death: Use `{{death date and age}}` (if birth date is known) or `{{death date}}` (if birth date unknown). See template's page for details on usage. If exact dates are unknown, consider using `{{death year and age}}`. The templates mentioned in this paragraph emit metadata indicating the date is in the Gregorian calendar; if the date is in the Julian calendar, do not use these templates, just write the date.
death_place	Place of death: `city`, `administrative region`, `country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
death_cause	Cause of death. Should be clearly defined and sourced, and should only be included when the cause of death has significance for the subject's notability, e.g. James Dean, John Lennon. It should not be filled in for unremarkable deaths such as those from old age or routine illness, e.g. Bruce Forsyth, Eduard Khil.
body_discovered	Place where the body was discovered (if different from place of death). `city`, `administrative region`, `country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
burial_place	Place of burial `city`, `administrative region`, `country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc. See `\|resting_place=` for non-burials.)
burial_coordinates	Coordinates for place of burial, to accompany `\|burial_place=`. Use `{{coord}}` template.
resting_place	Location of columbarium, ash-scattering, etc. If no location, leave blank. `city`, `administrative region`, `country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
resting_place_coordinates	Coordinates for location of columbarium, ash-scattering etc. Use `{{coord}}` template.
monuments	Significant monuments erected, buildings named, etc., in honour of the subject. If many, link to an appropriate section of the article instead.
nationality	May be used instead of `\|citizenship=` (below) or vice versa in cases where any confusion could result. Should only be used with `\|citizenship=` when they differ per WP:INFONAT. Do not put religion or ethnicity in this field. (See `\|birth_place=`, above , for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
other_names	Other notable names for the person, if different from `\|name=` and `\|birth_name=`. This can include stage names, maiden/married names, nicknames, criminal aliases, etc.
siglum	Siglum or monogram, a text shortcut (often formed from the initials of the name, with variations) used to sign work, if relevant.
citizenship	Country of legal citizenship, if different from nationality. Rarely needed. See usage notes for `\|nationality=`, above. Should only be used if citizenship differs from the value in `\|nationality=` and cannot be inferred from the birthplace. Note that many countries do not automatically grant citizenship to people born within their borders. Do not put religion or ethnicity in this field. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
education	Education, e.g., degree, institution and graduation year, if relevant. If very little information is available or relevant, the `\|alma_mater=` parameter may be more appropriate.
alma_mater	Alma mater. This parameter is a more concise alternative to (not addition to) `\|education=`, and will often consist of the linked name of the last-attended institution of higher education (not secondary schools). It is usually not relevant to include either parameter for non-graduates, but article talk page consensus may conclude otherwise, as perhaps at Bill Gates.
occupation	Occupation(s) as given in the lead. Use list markup for three or more entries, e.g. with `{{sentence case and capitalise only the first letter of the first item; e.g.: Musician singer-songwriter actor`
years_active	Date range in years during which the subject was active in their principal occupation(s) and/or other activity for which they are notable. Use the format `1950–2000`, or `1970–present` if still active. Date ranges always use an en dash, not hyphen. If no dates of birth and/or death are known for the subject, only a floruit date range, as is common with ancient subjects, this parameter can be used for it. If approximate (circa) dates are known for either or both, put them in the `\|birth_date=` and `\|death_date=` parameters. Helpful templates: `{{floruit}}`, `{{circa}}`.
era	Era (e.g., `Medieval`) in which the person lived; less specific than `\|years_active=`. Should not be used if dates are available.
employer	Employer(s), if relevant.
organization or organisation	Non-employing organization(s), if relevant.
agent	The subject's agent (individual and/or agency), discouraged in most cases, specifically when promotional, and requiring a reliable source .
known_for	A brief description of why the person is notable.
notable_works; alternatives: credits label_name works	Title(s) of notable work(s) (publications, compositions, sculptures, films, etc.) by the subject, if any. Produces the label Notable work. May be overridden by `\|credits=`, which produces Notable credit(s); or by `\|works=`, which produces Works; or by `\|label_name=`, which produces Label(s). The `\|notable_works=`, `\|credits=`, and `\|label_name=` parameters are intended to be (at most) short inline lists. The `\|label_name=` variant is used for one or more record labels with which a performer is associated, or a fashion label in which a designer has been heavily involved or for which they are well known. Remember that this parameter is an alternative to the others mentioned here and is not used along with them. The `\|works=` variant is intended to link to a specific list article for a larger body of work (not all of which may be individually notable).
style	The style of the subject's works, if applicable. This parameter is not for styles of address or office ; see `\|honorific_prefix=`.
height	If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant. If used, this should also include the year of the measurement if the person had not reached full adulthood when this stat was published. See documentation of this parameter at Template:Infobox sportsperson for more information.
television	Television programmes presented by or closely associated with the subject. For multiple entries, use an inline list.
title	Multiple uses: Formal title, such as `First Lady of Japan` for Akie Abe. Awarded title, such as `Mr. Olympia` for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Job title, such as `President of Calvin College` for Anthony Diekema. A combination of the above, such as `Professor of Mathematics` and `Fellow of the Royal Society` for Bill Parry For multiple entries, use an inline list. Use the `\|awards=` parameter, below, for awarded honors that are not really titles. A single award should not use both parameters.
office	May be used as an alternative to `\|title=` when the label is better displayed as Office (e.g. public office or appointments). Using this parameter will override `\|title=`.
term	Years the person held the `\|title=` or `\|office=` listed above. Helpful template: `{{reign}}` (also used for civil offices).
predecessor	Person who previously held the `\|title=` or `\|office=` listed above.
successor	Person who subsequently held the `\|title=` or `\|office=` listed above.
party	If relevant. Field labelled Political party.
otherparty	If relevant. Field labelled Other political affiliations.
movement	If relevant. Can be philosophical, literary, cultural , etc.
opponents	Notable relevant opponents (e.g., for major political office).
boards	For board of directors membership(s), if relevant. Field labeled Board member of.
criminal_charges criminal_penalty criminal_status	For convicted criminals only. Please be certain to support these parameters with citations from reliable sources, in the article body.
spouse	Name of spouse(s), followed by years of marriage. Use the format Name (m. 1950) for a current spouse, and Name (m. 1970–1999) for former spouse(s). Use article title (if linking) or common name. For multiple entries, use an inline list. For deceased persons still married at time of death, do not include the end year.
partner	If particularly relevant, or if the partner is notable; "partner" here means unmarried life partners in a domestic partnership (of any gender or sexual orientation), not business partner. Use the format Name (1950–present) for current partner and Name (1970–1999) for former partner(s).
children	Typically the number of children (e.g., `3`); only list names of independently notable or particularly relevant children. Names may be preceded by a number to show total children and avoid implying that named children are the only offspring. For multiple entries, use an inline list. For privacy reasons, consider omitting the names of living children, unless notable.
parents	Names of parents; include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant. For multiple entries, use an inline list. If subject has only one notable mother and/or only one notable father, `\|mother=` and `\|father=` parameters may be used instead. These parameters may be used for biological, adoptive, foster, or step-parents.
mother	Name of mother; include only if subject has one mother who is independently notable or particularly relevant. Displays Parent(s) as label, and is overridden by the `\|parents=` parameter.
father	Name of father; include only if subject has one father who is independently notable or particularly relevant. Displays Parent(s) as label, and is overridden by the `\|parents=` parameter.
relatives	Names of siblings or other relatives; include only if independently notable and particularly relevant. Include the relationship in parentheses after the name (sister, uncle, etc.). For multiple entries, use an inline list.
callsign	Amateur radio call sign, if relevant.
awards	Notable awards. If many, link to an appropriate section of the article instead. Use `\|title=` parameter, above, for awarded titles; A single award should not use both parameters.
website	Official website only. Unofficial websites should be placed under `==External links==` in the body of the article. Use `{{URL}}` as in `{{URL\|Example.com}}`. Do not display the `www.` part unless the site requires it.
template_name	Used when {{Infobox person}} is wrapped by another template. This would be the (lower-case) name of the wrapping template, without the "Template:" prefix.
module module2 module3 module4 module5 module6	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one. Example: {{Infobox person \| name = Paul McCartney ... \| module = {{Infobox musical artist \| embed = yes \| instrument = piano ... }} <!-- end of Infobox musical artist --> ... }} <!-- end of Infobox person --> For more detailed information, see Wikipedia:WikiProject Infoboxes/embed.
signature	An image of the person's signature. Please use image name: `abc.jpg`, `xpz.png`, `123.gif`, etc., without the `File:` or `Image:` prefix
signature_type	Changes the Signature label to the preferred argument, such as Seal
signature_size	Default is `150px`. If necessary, a signature can be resized manually as per the `\|image_size=` parameter.
signature_alt	Alt text for the signature image. For example, for `File:Thomas Jefferson Signature.svg`, the alt text might be `\|signature_alt= Th: Jefferson`, spelling out the signature exactly as it appears in the image.
footnotes	Textual notes about any of the infobox data. This is not for reference citations. If an infobox parameter's value needs a citation, cite inline at the end of the value. Citations will appear in the article's references section along with the other citations in the article.
image_size	Deprecated. Size to display image: `200px` (set width), `x300px` (set height), or `200x300px` (max width & max height). If empty or omitted, this defaults to `frameless` (default is `220px`, but logged-in users can change this by clicking on "my preferences" and adjusting thumbnail size). Use of this parameter is discouraged. Use image_upright instead. Do not use "×" or capital "X"

Additional parameter usage explanation

Image

The image in the infobox should be representative of the person who is the subject of the article. For some historical figures, particularly those born in the 18th century or before, this image is often a painting or other artistic depiction of the individual (see George Washington). Persons born in the 20th century onward, such as Barack Obama, are most often represented by a photograph of the individual.

When the subject of a biographical article has recently died, particularly those who have been publicly known for decades, editors may come to a consensus on the article's talk page regarding what image would best be suited for the infobox. An example of such a discussion can be found in the talk page archives for Elizabeth II (section Infobox photograph for after her death); in this instance, the 2015 photograph of Elizabeth II that was present in the article's infobox when discussions began was eventually replaced with a photograph of her taken in 1958.

Inline lists

Parameters with multiple values should be formatted with inline-list templates.

Horizontal ones include {{hlist}} or {{flatlist}}. In horizontal style, only the first item is capitalized (aside from proper names). This style is best for short items, and few of them. Mid-dots, commas or semicolons are available as separators (use semicolons or mid-dots if any items contain their own commas). For example:

|parameter_name={{hlist|Foo|bar|baz}} →
- Foo
- bar
- baz
|parameter_name={{cslist|Foo|bar|baz}} →
- Foo
- bar
- baz
|parameter_name={{cslist|Foo, fee|bar, bor|baz, biz}} →
- Foo, fee
- bar, bor
- baz, biz

Horizontal list example with {{hlist|Item one|item two|item three}}:

Item one
item two
item three

Vertical templates are {{

sentence case

, or all lowercase (aside from proper names) after the first.
This style is best for long items, and longer lists. For long lists of information that may not be of immediate interest but retained for reference, the {{collapsible list}} template can be used; this is not a universally accessible option, so should not be used for key information.
Do not use <br /> markup to create fake lists, as in: Item one<br />item two<br />item three.
Vertical list example:, using {{unbulleted list|Item one|item two|item three}}:

Item one
item two
item three
Example
Bill Gates
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Education Harvard University (dropped out)
Occupations Software developer
investor
entrepreneur
Years active 1972–present
Known for Co-founder of Microsoft and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Title 
Co-chairperson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Chairman and founder of Branded Entertainment Network
Chairman and founder of Cascade Investment
Chairman and co-founder of TerraPower
Founder of Breakthrough Energy
Technology advisor of Microsoft
Board member of 
Berkshire Hathaway
Microsoft (former, both)
Spouse 
Melinda French
 
(m. 1994; div. 2021)
Children 3
Parents Bill Gates Sr. (father)
Mary Maxwell (mother)
Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016)
Hilal-e-Pakistan (2022)
Website www.gatesnotes.com
Signature

{{Infobox person
| name               = Bill Gates
| post-nominals      =
| image              = Bill Gates 2017 (cropped).jpg
| alt                = Head and shoulders photo of Bill Gates
| caption            = Gates in 2017
| birth_name         = William Henry Gates III
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1955|10|28}}
| birth_place        = [[Seattle, Washington]], U.S.
| known_for          = Co-founder of [[Microsoft]] and [[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]]
| education          = [[Harvard University]] (dropped out)
| occupation         = {{hlist|Software developer|investor|entrepreneur}}
| years_active       = 1972–present
| title              = {{indented plainlist|
* Co-[[chairperson]] of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
* Chairman and founder of [[Branded Entertainment Network]]
* Chairman and founder of [[Cascade Investment]]
* Chairman and co-founder of [[TerraPower]]
* Founder of [[Breakthrough Energy]]
* Technology advisor of Microsoft}}
| boards             = {{plainlist|
*[[Berkshire Hathaway]]
*Microsoft (former, both)}}
| spouse             = {{marriage|[[Melinda French]]|January 1, 1994|August 2, 2021|reason=divorce}}
| children           = 3
| father             = [[Bill Gates Sr.]]
| mother             = [[Mary Maxwell Gates|Mary Maxwell]]
| website            = {{URL|https://www.gatesnotes.com}}
| awards             = {{ubl|[[Presidential Medal of Freedom]] (2016)|[[Hilal-e-Pakistan]] (2022)}}
| signature          = Bill Gates signature.svg
| signature_alt      = William H. Gates III
}}

Microformat
The HTML markup produced by this template includes an hCard microformat, which makes the person's details parsable by computers, either acting automatically to catalogue articles across Wikipedia or via a browser tool operated by a reader, to (for example) add the subject to an address book or database. For more information about the use of microformats on Wikipedia, please see the microformat project.

Sub-templates
Date-of-birth ("bday") information will only be included in the microformat if {{
WP:DOB.
To include a URL, use {{URL}}.
Please do not remove instances of these sub-templates.

Classes
hCard uses HTML classes including:


adr
agent
bday
birthplace
category
country-name
deathdate
deathplace
extended-address
family-name
fn (required)
given-name
honorific-prefix
honorific-suffix
label
locality
n
nickname
note
org
role
url
vcard

Please do not rename or remove these classes nor collapse nested elements which use them.


TemplateData
This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Infobox person in articles based on its TemplateData.
TemplateData for Infobox person



An infobox for articles about people
Template parameters[Edit template data]
This template has custom formatting.Parameter Description Type Status
Honorific prefix honorific_prefix honorific-prefix honorific prefix pre-nominals Honorific prefix(es), to appear on the line above the person's name
Unknown optional
Name name Common name of person (defaults to article name if left blank; provide birth_name (below) if different from name). If middle initials are specified (or implied) by the lead of the article, and are not specified separately in the birth_name field, include them here.
String suggested
Post-nominals honorific_suffix honorific-suffix honorific suffix post-nominals Honorific suffix(es), to appear on the line below the person's name
Unknown optional
Image image Image name: abc.jpg, xpz.png, 123.gif, etc. If an image is desired but not available, one may add "yes" to the "needs-photo" section of the :Template:WPBiography on the talkpage. If no image is available yet, do not use an image placeholder.
Example
abc.jpg, xpz.png, 123.gif File suggested
Image upright image_upright Scales the image thumbnail from its default size by the given factor. Values less than 1 scale the image down (0.9 = 90%) and values greater than 1 scale the image up (1.15 = 115%).
Default
1
Example
1.15 Number optional
Landscape landscape Set to yes when using wide, short images. The image height (rather than width) will be limited to 200 pixels.
Boolean optional
DEPRECATED: Image size image_size image size imagesize DEPRECATED/DISCOURAGED. Size to display image: 200px (set width), x300px (set height), or 200x300px (max width & max height). This defaults to frameless (default is 220px, but logged in users can change this by clicking on "my preferences" and adjusting thumbnail size) if empty or omitted. Use of this parameter is discouraged as per WP:IMGSIZE. Use image_upright instead.
Default
220px
Example
200px Unknown deprecated
Alt alt Alt text for image, for visually impaired readers. One word (such as "photograph") is rarely sufficient. See WP:ALT.
String optional
Caption caption image caption image_caption Caption for image, if needed. Try to include date of photo and the photographer.
String optional
Native name native_name The person's name in their own language, if different.
String optional
Native name language native_name_lang ISO 639-1 code, e.g., "fr" for French. If more than one, use Template:lang in `native_name` instead.
Unknown optional
Native name pronunciation pronunciation Details of how to pronounce the individual's native name.
Unknown optional
Other names other_names other names othername nickname alias Other notable names for the person, if different from name and birth_name.
Unknown optional
Siglum siglum Siglum, monogram, shortcut, if relevant.
Unknown optional
Birth name birth_name birthname Name at birth; only use if different from name.
String optional
Birth date birth_date Date of birth: {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} for living people. For people who have died, use {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}}. If only a year of birth is known, or age as of a certain date, consider using Template:birth year and age or Template:birth based on age as of date.
Content optional
Birth place birth_place Place of birth: city, administrative region, sovereign state. Use the name of the birthplace at the time of birth, e.g.: Saigon (prior to 1976), Ho Chi Minh City (post 1976). Do not use a flag template.
String optional
Baptised baptised baptized Date of baptism: ONLY for use when birth date is not known (e.g., Beethoven). Will not display if a birth date is entered. Do not use subtemplates. Parameter 'baptized' can be used for articles that use American english spelling.
Date optional
Disappeared date disappeared_date (For missing people) Date of disappearance: Template:disappeared date and age (if birth date is known) or Template:disappeared date (if birth date unknown).
Unknown optional
Disappeared place disappeared_place (For missing people) Place of disappearance: city, administrative region, sovereign state. Do not use a flag template.
Unknown optional
Disappeared status disappeared_status status (For missing people) Current status for the person, e.g., if the person is still regarded as missing (using Template:missing for to calculate the time since disappearance), or if the person has been declared dead in absentia, with a date for such a ruling.
Unknown optional
Death date death_date Date of death: {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (if birth date is known) or Template:death date (if birth date unknown). See Template:Death date/doc for details on usage. If exact dates are unknown, consider using Template:death year and age.
Unknown optional
Death place death_place Place of death: city, administrative region, sovereign state. Note: Do not use a flag template. Use the name of the deathplace at the time of death, e.g.: Saigon (prior to 1976), Ho Chi Minh City (post 1976)
String optional
Death cause death_cause death cause Cause of death. This should only be included when the cause of death has significance for the subject's notability.
Unknown optional
Body discovered body_discovered body discovered Place where the body was discovered (if different from place of death). Do not use a flag template.
Unknown optional
Resting place resting_place resting place restingplace Place of burial, ash-scattering, etc. Do not use a flag template.
Unknown optional
Resting place coordinates resting_place_coordinates resting place coordinates restingplacecoordinates Coordinates for place of burial, ash-scattering etc. Use Template:coord template.
Unknown optional
Burial place burial_place Place of burial, alternative to 'Resting place' Displays the label 'Burial place'.
Content optional
Burial place coordinates burial_coordinates Coordinates for place of burial, to accompany 'Burial place'. Use {{coord}} template.
Unknown optional
Monuments monuments Significant monuments erected, buildings named, etc., in honour of the subject. If many, link to an appropriate section of the article instead.
Unknown optional
Nationality nationality Nationality. May be used instead of citizenship (below) or vice versa in cases where any confusion could result. Should only be used 'with' citizenship when they somehow differ. Should only be used if nationality cannot be inferred from the birthplace per [[WP:INFONAT]]. Do not use a flag template.
String optional
Citizenship citizenship Country of legal citizenship, if different from nationality. Rarely needed. See usage notes for nationality above. Should only be used if citizenship cannot be inferred from the birthplace. Do not use a flag template.
String optional
Education education Education, e.g., degree, institution and graduation year, if relevant. If very little information is available or relevant, the `alma_mater` parameter may be more appropriate.
Unknown optional
Alma mater alma_mater alma mater Alma mater. This parameter is a more concise alternative to `education`, and will most often simply consist of the linked name of the last-attended higher education institution. It is usually not relevant to include either parameter for non-graduates, but article talk page consensus may conclude otherwise, as at Bill Gates.
Unknown optional
Occupation occupation Occupation(s) as given in the lead.
Unknown optional
Years active years_active years active yearsactive Date range in years during which the subject was active in their principal occupation(s) and/or other activity for which they are notable. Use the format 1950–2000, or 1970–present if still active (note the use of an en dash, not hyphen). If no dates of birth and/or death are known for the subject, only a floruit date range, as is common with ancient subjects, this parameter can be used for it. If approximate (circa) dates are known for either or both, put them in the birth_date and death_date parameters.
Unknown optional
Era era Era during which the subject lived or was active. Less specific than 'years active'.
Unknown optional
Employer employer Employer(s), if relevant.
Unknown optional
Organization organization organizations organisation organisations Non-employing organization(s), if relevant.
Unknown optional
Agent agent The subject's agent (individual and/or agency), discouraged in most cases, specifically when promotional, and requiring a reliable source.
Unknown optional
Known For known_for known for known A brief description of what the person is notable for.
Example
Environmental activism Unknown optional
Notable works notable_works works credits notable works label_name Title(s) of notable work(s) (publications, compositions, sculptures, films, etc.) by the subject, if any.
Unknown optional
Style style The style in which the subject works, if applicable.
Unknown optional
DEPRECATED: Net worth net_worth net worth networth Current estimated net worth, if relevant. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.
Unknown deprecated
Height height If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant. If used, this should also include the year of the measurement if the person had not reached full adulthood when this stat was published. See documentation of this parameter at Template:Infobox sportsperson for more information.
Unknown optional
Height in metres height_m If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant, their height in metres (it will be automatically converted to Imperial).
Number optional
Height in centimetres height_cm If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant, their height in centimetres (it will be automatically converted to Imperial).
Number optional
Height in feet height_ft If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant, their height in whole feet (it will be automatically converted to SI). Use with height_in.
Number optional
Remaining height in inches height_in If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant, their height in remaining inches (it will be automatically converted to SI). Use with height_ft.
Number optional
DEPRECATED: Weight weight no description
Unknown deprecated
DEPRECATED: Weight in kilogrammes weight_kg If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant, their weight in kilogrammes (it will be automatically converted to Imperial).
Unknown deprecated
DEPRECATED: Weight in pounds weight_lb If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant, their weight in pounds, or their weight in remaining pounds if weight in whole stones is specified (it will be automatically converted to SI).
Unknown deprecated
DEPRECATED: Weight in stones weight_st If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant, their weight in whole stones (it will be automatically converted to SI).
Unknown deprecated
Television television Television programmes presented by or closely associated with the subject.
Unknown optional
Title title office Multiple uses: Formal title, such as First Lady of Japan for Akie Abe.; Awarded title, such as Mr. Olympia for Arnold Schwarzenegger.; Job title, such as President of Calvin College for Anthony Diekema.; A combination of the above, such as Professor of Mathematics and Fellow of the Royal Society for Bill Parry See also "awards" parameter, below, for awarded honors that are not really titles. A single award should not use both parameters.
Unknown optional
Term term Years the person held the title listed above.
Unknown optional
Predecessor predecessor Person who previously held the title listed above.
Unknown optional
Successor successor Person who subsequently held the title listed above.
Unknown optional
Party party If relevant. Field labelled Political party.
Unknown optional
Other party otherparty If relevant. Field labelled Other political affiliations.
Unknown optional
Movement movement If relevant. '''Movement''' can be social, political (non-party), artistic, philosophical, literary, cultural, etc.
Unknown optional
Opponents opponents Notable relevant opponents (e.g., for major political office).
Unknown optional
Boards boards For board of directors membership(s), if relevant. Field labeled Board member of.
Unknown optional
Criminal charge(s) criminal_charges criminal_charge criminal charge For convicted criminals only. Please be certain to support these parameters with citations from reliable sources in the article body.
Unknown optional
Criminal penalty criminal_penalty criminal penalty For convicted criminals only. Please be certain to support these parameters with citations from reliable sources, in the article body.
Unknown optional
Criminal status criminal_status judicial_status judicial status criminal status For convicted criminals only. Please be certain to support these parameters with citations from reliable sources, in the article body.
Unknown optional
Spouse(s) spouse spouses spouse(s) Name of spouse(s), followed by years of marriage. Use the format Name (married 1950–present) for a current spouse, and Name (married 1970–1999) for former spouse(s). Separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list. For deceased persons still married at time of death, do not include an end year. {{Marriage}} may be used.
Unknown optional
Partner(s) partner partners partner(s) domestic_partner domesticpartner For unmarried life partners in a domestic partnership (of any gender or sexual orientation), not business partners. Use the format Name (1950–present) for current partner and Name (1970–1999) for former partner(s).
Unknown optional
Children children Number of children (e.g., 3), or list of independently notable names, in which case, separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list. Names may be preceded by a number to show total children and avoid implying that named children are the only offspring. For privacy reasons, consider omitting the names of children of living persons, unless notable.
Unknown optional
Parent(s) parents Names of parents. Separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list. If subject has only one notable mother and/or father, 'mother' and 'father' parameters may be used instead
Unknown optional
Mother mother Name of mother; include only if subject has one mother who is independently notable or particularly relevant. Overwritten by 'parents' parameter.
String optional
Father father Name of father; include only if subject has one father who is independently notable or particularly relevant. Overwritten by 'parents' parameter.
String optional
Relatives relatives relations Names of siblings or other relatives. Include the relationship in parentheses after the name (sister, uncle, etc). Separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list.
Unknown optional
Family family Family or house of the individual, if notable.
Unknown optional
Callsign callsign Amateur radio call sign, if relevant.
Unknown optional
Awards awards Notable awards. If many, link to an appropriate section of the article instead. See also "title" parameter, above, for awarded titles. A single award should not use both parameters.
Unknown optional
Honours honours honors Honours the individual has been awarded, if notable.
Unknown optional
Website website homepage URL url Official website only. Unofficial websites should be placed under ==External links== in the body of the article. Use {{URL}}. Do not include the www. part unless the server requires it. Use camel case capitalization to make multiword domain names easier to read.
Example
{{URL|example.com}} Content suggested
Module module misc Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.
Unknown optional
Module two module2 misc2 Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.
Unknown optional
Module three module3 misc3 Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.
Unknown optional
Module four module4 misc4 Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.
Unknown optional
Module five module5 misc5 Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.
Unknown optional
Module six module6 misc6 Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.
Unknown optional
Signature signature An image of the person's signature. Please use image name: abc.jpg, xpz.png, 123.gif, etc.
File optional
Signature type signature_type Alter from Signature to, for example, Seal
String optional
Signature size signature_size Default is 150px. If necessary, a signature can be resized manually as per the "image_size" parameter.
Unknown optional
Signature alt signature_alt signature alt Alt text for the signature image. For example, for :File:Thomas Jefferson Signature.svg, the alt text might be |signature_alt= Th: Jefferson, spelling out the signature exactly as it appears in the image.
String optional
Footnotes footnotes Notes about any of the infobox data.
Unknown optional
nocat_wdimage nocat_wdimage Where an infobox has no image but Wikidata has an image name, add an image or |nocat_wdimage=yes to the infobox.
String optional
DEPRECATED: Name CSS over-ride abovestyle DEPRECATED: A CSS style to use for the individual's name, over-riding the community norm. Only use in exception circumstances.
Unknown deprecated
DEPRECATED: Use as an embedded infobox child embed DEPRECATED: Use this infobox within another one. For experts only.
Example
yes Unknown deprecated
DEPRECATED: Influences influences DEPRECATED and unused in the infobox. Do not use.
Unknown deprecated
DEPRECATED: Influenced influenced DEPRECATED and unused in the infobox. Do not use.
Unknown deprecated
DEPRECATED: home_town home_town home town The place where the person was raised and matured, if different from birth place.
Unknown deprecated

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See also
Variations of this template which use Wikidata:

{{Infobox person/Wikidata}}
Dependencies:

{{Br separated entries}}
{{Pluralize from text}}
{{Main other}}
{{Convinfobox}}
{{Infobox person/height}}
{{Count}}
{{Unbulleted list}}
{{If empty}}
Alternative templates are listed at 
WikiProject Biography/Infoboxes and within the people and person infobox templates category
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