Template:Infobox person

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

Dependencies:

• Template:Comma separated entries
• Template:Em
• Template:Trim
• Template:Ubl
• Template:Infobox
• Module:InfoboxImage
• Template:Decrease
• Template:Increase
• Template:Steady
• Module:List
• Module:Separated entries
• Module:TableTools
• Module:Yesno
• Template:URL

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          = <!-- include middle initial, if not specified in birth_name -->
| image         = <!-- just the filename, without the File: or Image: prefix or enclosing [[brackets]] -->
| alt           = 
| caption       = 
| birth_name    = <!-- only use if different from name -->
| birth_date    = <!-- Write the date manually -->
| birth_place   = 
| death_date    = <!-- Write the date manually -->
| death_place   = 
| nationality   = 
| other_names   = 
| occupation    = 
| years_active  =
| known_for     = 
| notable_works =
}}
† birth date and death date may be in either 'DD Month YYYY' or 'Month DD, YYYY'

Blank template with all parameters

Infobox person
[......]
Signature

{{Infobox person
| honorific_prefix   = 
| name               =  <!-- include middle initial, if not specified in birth_name -->
| honorific_suffix   = 
| image              =  <!-- filename only, i.e. without "File:" (or "Image:") prefix or enclosing [[brackets]] -->
| image_size         = 
| alt                = 
| caption            = 
| native_name        = 
| native_name_lang   = 
| birth_name         =  <!-- only use if different from name above -->
| birth_date         =  <!-- Write the date manually -->
| birth_place        = 
| baptised           =  <!-- will not display if birth_date is entered -->
| disappeared_date   =  <!-- Write the date manually-->
| disappeared_place  = 
| disappeared_status = 
| death_date         =  <!-- Write the date manually -->
| death_place        = 
| death_cause        = 
| body_discovered    = 
| resting_place      = 
| resting_place_coordinates =  <!-- {{coord|LAT|LONG|type:landmark|display=inline}} -->
| monuments          = 
| residence          = 
| nationality        = 
| other_names        = 
| ethnicity          =  <!-- Ethnicity should be supported with a citation from a reliable source -->
| citizenship        = 
| education          = 
| alma_mater         = 
| occupation         = 
| years_active       = 
| era                = 
| employer           = 
| organization       = 
| agent              = 
| known_for          = 
| notable_works      = 
| style              = 
| home_town          = 
| salary             = 
| net_worth          =  <!-- Net worth should be supported with a citation from a reliable source -->
| height             =  
| weight             =  
| television         = 
| title              = 
| term               = 
| predecessor        = 
| successor          = 
| party              = 
| movement           = 
| opponents          = 
| boards             = 
| religion           =  <!-- Religion should be supported with a citation from a reliable source -->
| denomination       =  <!-- Denomination should be supported with a citation from a reliable source -->
| criminal_charge    =  <!-- 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            = 
| relatives          = 
| callsign           = 
| awards             = 
| module             = 
| module2            = 
| module3            = 
| module4            = 
| module5            = 
| module6            = 
| signature          = 
| signature_alt      = 
| signature_size     = 
| website            =  <!-- {{URL|example.com}} -->
| footnotes          = 
}}

Examples

Bill Gates
Bill Gates at the World Economic Forum in Davos, 2007
Born	William Henry Gates III 28 October 1955 Seattle, Washington, US
Residence	Medina, Washington
Alma mater	Harvard University (dropped out in 1975)
Occupation	Chairman of Microsoft (non-executive) Co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Director of Berkshire Hathaway CEO of Cascade Investment
Net worth	US$53 billion (2010)
Spouse(s)	Melinda Gates (married 1994)
Children	3
Parent(s)	William H. Gates, Sr. Mary Maxwell Gates
Signature
Website
microsoft.com/presspass/exec/billg

{{Infobox person
| name              = Bill Gates
| image             = Bill Gates in WEF ,2007.jpg
| caption           = Bill Gates at the [[World Economic Forum]] in [[Davos]], 2007
| birth_name        = William Henry Gates III
| birth_date        = 28 October 1955
| birth_place       = [[Seattle]], Washington, US
| occupation        = {{unbulleted list| Chairman of [[Microsoft]] (non-executive) | Co-chair of [[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]] | Director of [[Berkshire Hathaway]] | CEO of [[Cascade Investment]] }}
| networth          = {{increase}}[[United States dollar|US$]]53 [[1,000,000,000 (number)|billion]] (2010)<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/profile/bill-gates/ Bill Gates profile]. Forbes.com. Retrieved April 2010.</ref>
| spouse            = Melinda Gates (married 1994)
| children          = 3
| residence         = [[Medina, Washington|Medina]], Washington
| alma_mater        = Harvard University (dropped out in 1975)
| website           = {{URL|microsoft.com/presspass/exec/billg}}
| signature         = BillGates Signature.svg
| parents           = {{unbulleted list| [[William H. Gates, Sr.]] | [[Mary Maxwell Gates]] }}
}}

TemplateData

An infobox for articles about people

Template parameters[Edit template data]

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Agent	agent	The subject's agent (individual and/or agency), if relevant.	Unknown	optional
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 included either parameter for non-graduates, but article talk page consensus may conclude otherwise, as at Bill Gates.	Unknown	optional
Alt	alt	Alt text for image, for visually impaired readers. One word (such as "photograph") is rarely sufficient. See WP:ALT.	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
Baptised	baptised	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.	Unknown	optional
Birth Date	birth_date	Date of birth: Template:birth date and age (if living) or Template:birth date (if dead). See Template:Birth date and age/doc for details on usage. 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.	Unknown	optional
Birth Name	birth_name	Name at birth; only use if different from name.	Unknown	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.	Unknown	optional
Boards	boards	For board of directors membership(s), if relevant. Field labeled Board member of.	Unknown	optional
Body Discovered	body_discovered	Place where the body was discovered (if different from place of death). Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
Callsign	callsign	Amateur radio call sign, if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Caption	caption	Caption for image, if needed. Try to include date of photo and the photographer.	Unknown	optional
Children	children	Number of children (e.g. three or 3), or list of names, in which case, separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list. For privacy reasons, consider omitting the names of children of living persons, unless the children are independently notable.	Unknown	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.	Unknown	optional
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
Death Cause	death_cause	Cause of death.	Unknown	optional
Death Date	death_date	Date of death: Template:death date and age (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)	Unknown	optional
Denomination	denomination	Denomination of religion, if relevant. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.	Unknown	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	(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
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
Employer	employer	Employer(s), if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Ethnicity	ethnicity	Ethnicity. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.	Unknown	optional
Footnotes	footnotes	Notes about any of the infobox data.	Unknown	optional
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
Home Town	home_town	The place where the person was raised and matured, if different from birth place and residence.	Unknown	optional
Honorific Prefix	honorific_prefix	To appear on the line above the person's name	Unknown	optional
Honorific Suffix	honorific_suffix	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.	Unknown	optional
Image Size	image_size	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. This parameter should not normally need to be set.	Unknown	optional
Known For	known_for	A brief description of why the person is notable.	Unknown	optional
Module	module	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.	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
Movement	movement	If relevant. '''Movement''' can be social, political (non-party), artistic, philosophical, literary, cultural, etc.	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.	Unknown	required
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. Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
Native Name	native_name	The person's name in their own language, if different.	Unknown	optional
Native Name Lang	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
Net Worth	net_worth	Current estimated net worth, if relevant. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.	Unknown	optional
Notable Works	notable_works	Title(s) of notable work(s) (publications, compositions, sculptures, films, etc.) by the subject, if any.	Unknown	optional
Occupation	occupation	Occupation(s) as given in the lead.	Unknown	optional
Opponents	opponents	Notable relevant opponents (e.g. for major political office).	Unknown	optional
Organization	organization	Non-employing organization(s), if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Other Names	other_names	Other notable names for the person, if different from name and birth_name.	Unknown	optional
Parents	parents	Names of parents. Separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list.	Unknown	optional
Partner(s)	partner(s)	For unmarried life partners (of any gender or sexual preference), not business partners. Use the format Name (1950–present) for current partner and Name (1970–1999) for former partner(s).	Unknown	optional
Party	party	If relevant. Field labelled Political party.	Unknown	optional
Predecessor	predecessor	Person who previously held the title listed above.	Unknown	optional
Relatives	relatives	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
Religion	religion	If relevant. For living persons please refer to WP:BLPCAT. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.	Unknown	optional
Residence	residence	Location(s) where the person notably resides/resided, if different from birth place. Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
Resting Place	resting_place	Place of burial, ash-scattering, etc. Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
Resting Place Coordinates	resting_place_coordinates	Coordinates for place of burial, ash-scattering etc. Use Template:coord template.	Unknown	optional
Salary	salary	Annual salary or compensation, if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Signature	signature	An image of the person's signature. Please use image name: abc.jpg, xpz.png, 123.gif, etc.	Unknown	optional
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.	Unknown	optional
Signature Size	signature_size	Default is 150px. If necessary, a signature can be resized manually as per the "image_size" parameter.	Unknown	optional
Spouse(s)	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, close the date range with death year.	Unknown	optional
Style	style	The style in which the subject works, if applicable.	Unknown	optional
Successor	successor	Person who subsequently held the title listed above.	Unknown	optional
Television	television	Television programmes presented by or closely associated with the subject.	Unknown	optional
Term	term	Years the person held the title listed above.	Unknown	optional
Title	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 See also "awards" parameter, below, for awarded honors that are not really titles. A single award should not use both parameters.	Unknown	optional
Website	website	Official website only. Unofficial websites should be placed under ==External links== in the body of the article. Use Template:URL as in Example.com . Do not include the www. part unless the server requires it. Use camel case capitalization to make multiword domain names easier to read.	Unknown	optional
Weight	weight	If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant. If used, this should also include the year of the measurement. See documentation of this parameter at Template:Infobox sportsperson for more information.	Unknown	optional
Years Active	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 (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

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 that 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. If a data field has more than one parameter name which can be used, the preferred name is listed first in bold print.

Parameter	Explanation
honorific_prefix	To appear on the line above the person's 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.
honorific_suffix	To appear on the line below the person's name
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 w:Template:WPBiography on the talkpage. If no image is available yet, do not use an image placeholder.
image_size (imagesize)	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. This parameter should not normally need to be set.
alt	Alt text for image, for visually impaired readers. One word (such as "photograph") is rarely sufficient. See w:WP:ALT.
caption	Caption for image, if needed. Try to include date of photo and the photographer.
native_name	The person's name in their own language, if different.
native_name_lang	w:ISO 639-1 code e.g. "fr" for French. If more than one, use {{lang}} in |native_name= instead.
birth_name	Name at birth; only use if different from name.
birth_date	Date of birth: {{birth date and age}} (if living) or {{birth date}} (if dead). See w:Template:Birth date and age/doc 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}}.
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.
baptised	Date of baptism: Only for use when birth date is not known (e.g. for w:Beethoven). Will not display if a birth date is entered. Do not use subtemplates.
disappeared_date	(For missing people) Date of disappearance: {{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, sovereign state. Do not use a flag template.
disappeared_status	(For missing people) Current status for the person, e.g. if the person is still regarded as missing (using {{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.
death_date	Date of death: {{death date and age}} (if birth date is known) or {{death date}} (if birth date unknown). See w:Template:Death date/doc for details on usage. If exact dates are unknown, consider using {{death year and age}}.
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)
death_cause	Cause of death.
body_discovered	Place where the body was discovered (if different from place of death). Do not use a flag template.
resting_place	Place of burial, ash-scattering, etc. Do not use a flag template.
resting_place_coordinates	Coordinates for place of burial, 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.
residence	Location(s) where the person notably resides/resided, if different from birth place. Do not use a flag template.
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. Do not link if a commonly known nationality. Do not use a flag template.
other_names	Other notable names for the person, if different from name and birth_name.
ethnicity	Ethnicity, if relevant. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.
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; note that many countries do not automatically grant citizenship to people born within their borders. Do not link if a commonly known country. Do not use a flag template.
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 |education=, and will often consist of the linked name of the last-attended higher education institution. It is usually not relevant to included either parameter for non-graduates, but article talk page consensus may conclude otherwise, as at w:Bill Gates.
occupation	Occupation(s) as given in the lead. Please observe sentence case and capitalise only the first letter of the first item (e.g. Musician, actor, singer-songwriter).
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 (note the use of an en dash, not hyphen). If no dates of birth and/or death are known for the subject, only a w:floruit date range, as is common with ancient subjects, this parameter can be used for it. If approximate (w:circa) dates are known for either or both, put them in the birth_date and death_date parameters.
era	Era in which the person lived and worked; less specific than |years_active=. e.g. "Medieval"
employer	Employer(s), if relevant.
organization	Non-employing organization(s), if relevant.
agent	The subject's agent (individual and/or agency), if relevant.
known_for (known)	A brief description of why the person is notable.
notable_works	Title(s) of notable work(s) (publications, compositions, sculptures, films, etc.) by the subject, if any.
style	The style in which the subject works, if applicable.
influences	No longer supported.
influenced	No longer supported.
home_town	The place where the person was raised and matured, if different from birth place and residence.
salary	Annual salary or compensation, if relevant.
net_worth	Current estimated net worth, if relevant. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.
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 w:Template:Infobox sportsperson for more information.
weight	If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant. If used, this should also include the year of the measurement. See documentation of this parameter at w:Template:Infobox sportsperson for more information.
television	Television programmes presented by or closely associated with the subject.
title	Multiple uses: Formal title, such as First Lady of Japan for w:Akie Abe. Awarded title, such as Mr. Olympia for w:Arnold Schwarzenegger. Job title, such as President of Calvin College for w:Anthony Diekema. A combination of the above, such as Professor of Mathematics and w: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.
term	Years the person held the title listed above.
predecessor	Person who previously held the title listed above.
successor	Person who subsequently held the title listed above.
party	If relevant. Field labelled Political party.
movement	If relevant. Movement can be social, political (non-party), artistic, philosophical, literary, cultural, etc.
opponents	Notable relevant opponents (e.g. for major political office).
boards	For w:board of directors membership(s), if relevant. Field labeled Board member of.
religion	Include only if relevant. For living persons please refer to w:WP:BLPCAT. Be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.
denomination	Denomination of religion, if relevant. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.
criminal_charge 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(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). Use article title (if linking) or common name. Separate entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. For deceased persons still married at time of death, close the date range with death year.
partner(s)	If particularly relevant, or if the partner is notable; "partner" here means unmarried w:life partners (of any gender or sexual preference), not business partner. Use the format Name (1950–present) for current partner and Name (1970–1999) for former partner(s).
children	Only if independently notable themselves or particularly relevant. Number of children (e.g. three or 3), or list of names if notable, in which case, separate entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. For privacy reasons, consider omitting the names of children of living persons, unless notable.
parents	Names of parents; include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant. Separate entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
relatives (relations)	Names of siblings or other relatives; include only if independently notable or particularly relevant. Include the relationship in parentheses after the name (sister, uncle, etc). Separate entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
callsign	Amateur radio w:call sign, if relevant.
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.
module module2 module3 module4 module5 module6	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.
signature	An image of the person's signature. Please use image name: abc.jpg, xpz.png, 123.gif, etc.
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.
signature_size	Default is 150px. If necessary, a signature can be resized manually as per the "image_size" parameter.
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 include the www. part unless the server requires it. Use w:camel case capitalization to make multi word domain names easier to read.
footnotes	Notes about any of the infobox data.

TemplateData

An infobox for articles about people

Template parameters[Edit template data]

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Agent	agent	The subject's agent (individual and/or agency), if relevant.	Unknown	optional
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 included either parameter for non-graduates, but article talk page consensus may conclude otherwise, as at Bill Gates.	Unknown	optional
Alt	alt	Alt text for image, for visually impaired readers. One word (such as "photograph") is rarely sufficient. See WP:ALT.	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
Baptised	baptised	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.	Unknown	optional
Birth Date	birth_date	Date of birth: Template:birth date and age (if living) or Template:birth date (if dead). See Template:Birth date and age/doc for details on usage. 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.	Unknown	optional
Birth Name	birth_name	Name at birth; only use if different from name.	Unknown	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.	Unknown	optional
Boards	boards	For board of directors membership(s), if relevant. Field labeled Board member of.	Unknown	optional
Body Discovered	body_discovered	Place where the body was discovered (if different from place of death). Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
Callsign	callsign	Amateur radio call sign, if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Caption	caption	Caption for image, if needed. Try to include date of photo and the photographer.	Unknown	optional
Children	children	Number of children (e.g. three or 3), or list of names, in which case, separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list. For privacy reasons, consider omitting the names of children of living persons, unless the children are independently notable.	Unknown	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.	Unknown	optional
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
Death Cause	death_cause	Cause of death.	Unknown	optional
Death Date	death_date	Date of death: Template:death date and age (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)	Unknown	optional
Denomination	denomination	Denomination of religion, if relevant. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.	Unknown	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	(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
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
Employer	employer	Employer(s), if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Ethnicity	ethnicity	Ethnicity. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.	Unknown	optional
Footnotes	footnotes	Notes about any of the infobox data.	Unknown	optional
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
Home Town	home_town	The place where the person was raised and matured, if different from birth place and residence.	Unknown	optional
Honorific Prefix	honorific_prefix	To appear on the line above the person's name	Unknown	optional
Honorific Suffix	honorific_suffix	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.	Unknown	optional
Image Size	image_size	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. This parameter should not normally need to be set.	Unknown	optional
Known For	known_for	A brief description of why the person is notable.	Unknown	optional
Module	module	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.	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
Movement	movement	If relevant. '''Movement''' can be social, political (non-party), artistic, philosophical, literary, cultural, etc.	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.	Unknown	required
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. Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
Native Name	native_name	The person's name in their own language, if different.	Unknown	optional
Native Name Lang	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
Net Worth	net_worth	Current estimated net worth, if relevant. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.	Unknown	optional
Notable Works	notable_works	Title(s) of notable work(s) (publications, compositions, sculptures, films, etc.) by the subject, if any.	Unknown	optional
Occupation	occupation	Occupation(s) as given in the lead.	Unknown	optional
Opponents	opponents	Notable relevant opponents (e.g. for major political office).	Unknown	optional
Organization	organization	Non-employing organization(s), if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Other Names	other_names	Other notable names for the person, if different from name and birth_name.	Unknown	optional
Parents	parents	Names of parents. Separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list.	Unknown	optional
Partner(s)	partner(s)	For unmarried life partners (of any gender or sexual preference), not business partners. Use the format Name (1950–present) for current partner and Name (1970–1999) for former partner(s).	Unknown	optional
Party	party	If relevant. Field labelled Political party.	Unknown	optional
Predecessor	predecessor	Person who previously held the title listed above.	Unknown	optional
Relatives	relatives	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
Religion	religion	If relevant. For living persons please refer to WP:BLPCAT. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.	Unknown	optional
Residence	residence	Location(s) where the person notably resides/resided, if different from birth place. Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
Resting Place	resting_place	Place of burial, ash-scattering, etc. Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
Resting Place Coordinates	resting_place_coordinates	Coordinates for place of burial, ash-scattering etc. Use Template:coord template.	Unknown	optional
Salary	salary	Annual salary or compensation, if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Signature	signature	An image of the person's signature. Please use image name: abc.jpg, xpz.png, 123.gif, etc.	Unknown	optional
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.	Unknown	optional
Signature Size	signature_size	Default is 150px. If necessary, a signature can be resized manually as per the "image_size" parameter.	Unknown	optional
Spouse(s)	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, close the date range with death year.	Unknown	optional
Style	style	The style in which the subject works, if applicable.	Unknown	optional
Successor	successor	Person who subsequently held the title listed above.	Unknown	optional
Television	television	Television programmes presented by or closely associated with the subject.	Unknown	optional
Term	term	Years the person held the title listed above.	Unknown	optional
Title	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 See also "awards" parameter, below, for awarded honors that are not really titles. A single award should not use both parameters.	Unknown	optional
Website	website	Official website only. Unofficial websites should be placed under ==External links== in the body of the article. Use Template:URL as in Example.com . Do not include the www. part unless the server requires it. Use camel case capitalization to make multi word domain names easier to read.	Unknown	optional
Weight	weight	If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant. If used, this should also include the year of the measurement. See documentation of this parameter at Template:Infobox sportsperson for more information.	Unknown	optional
Years Active	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 (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

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