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Biography
articles follow particular rules for consistency and ease of use.
When editing biographies:
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common name as the article title.
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vital years in the lead, after the subject's name.
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key information in the first paragraph.
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surname after.
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 Follow the guidance for living persons as needed.
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tense .
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| Put {{authority control}} at the foot; add IDs in Wikidata.
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are not notable .
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 Don't promote the subject.
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| Don't rely on unreliable sources.
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out of date .
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honorifics with the subject's name.
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inappropriate categories .
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See also
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