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Subject's complete name (birthdate – death) can be a lead-in to the subject's popular name. Describe the subject's nationality and profession(s) in which the subject is most notable. Provide a description of the subject's major contributions in the immediately relevant field(s) of notable expertise.

To add pictures, use this format: [[File:Photo.ext|thumb|Photo caption]].

Biography

Ensure that the following sections are organized by year.<ref name="example">Last, first (date). Name of page. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx</ref>

Early life

Explain the subject's early life historically using a journalistic style.<ref name="example"/>

Marriage and children

If the subject married and gave birth, describe the marriage and list their children.

Subject's son (birthdate – death) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
Subject's daughter (birthdate – death) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.

Death

[If applicable] Legacy If any, describe. See Charles Darwin for an example.

Philosophical and/or political views

Wikipedia is not a soapbox for individuals to espouse their views. However, views held by politicians, writers, and others may be summarized in their biography only to the extent those views are covered by reliable sources that are independent of the control of the politician, writer, etc.

Published works

If any, list the works organized by date of publication. See Charles Darwin for an example.

Recognition

Include honours, decorations, awards, and distinctions in this section, if any.

References/Notes and references

Always cite your sources! No original research!

External links

List official websites, organizations named after the subject, and other interesting yet relevant websites. No spam.

Categories go here.

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-=='''Biographic information'''==
+<includeonly>{{Short description|A short description. See Wikipedia:Short description for details.}}</includeonly>
-Most people that visit a [[healthcare provider]] may not really know the provider as a person as most websites only list professional credentials. This is an attempt to provide the full biographic information about {{PAGENAME}} not just as a provider but also a [[person]].
+{{Hatnote|<nowiki>Use only if necessary. {{For}} and {{About}} are also templates you can use for this purpose.</nowiki>}}
-==='''Early life'''===
+{{Other uses|Subject's last name (disambiguation)}}
-* Information about {{PAGENAME}} from childhood to [[medical school]].
-* Date and place of birth (and death, if applicable)
+<!-- The Infobox person entries are examples only. -->
-==='''Major achievements'''===
+{{Infobox person
-* Educational background
+| name      = Socrates (example)
-* Professional experience
+| image     = socrates.png
-* Major achievements
+| caption   = The Ancient Greek philosopher
-{{no-index-template}}
+| birth_date  = 470 BC
+| birth_place =
+| death_date  = 399 BC
+| death_place =
+| occupation  = [[Philosopher]]
+| spouse      = [[Xanthippe]]
+| parents     =
+| children    =
+}}
+'''Subject's complete name''' (birthdate &ndash; death) can be a lead-in to the '''subject's popular name'''. Describe the subject's nationality and profession(s) in which the subject is most notable. Provide a description of the subject's major contributions in the immediately relevant field(s) of notable expertise.
+<nowiki>To add pictures, use this format: [[File:Photo.ext|thumb|Photo caption]].</nowiki>
+== Biography ==
+Ensure that the following sections are organized by year.<ref name="example">Last, first (date). [https://example.com/ Name of page]. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx</ref>
+=== Early life ===
+Explain the subject's early life historically using a journalistic style.<ref name="example"/>
+=== Marriage and children ===
+If the subject married and gave birth, describe the marriage and list their children.
+*[[Subject's son]] (birthdate &ndash; death) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
+*[[Subject's daughter]] (birthdate &ndash; death) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
+=== Death ===
+[''If applicable''] '''Legacy''' If any, describe. See [[Charles Darwin]] for an example.
+== Philosophical and/or political views ==
+Wikipedia is [[WP:NOT#SOAPBOX|not a soapbox]] for individuals to espouse their views. However, views held by politicians, writers, and others may be ''summarized'' in their biography only to the extent those views are covered by [[WP:RS|reliable sources]] that are ''independent'' of the control of the politician, writer, etc.
+== Published works ==
+If any, list the works organized by date of publication. See [[Charles Darwin]] for an example.
+== Recognition ==
+Include honours, decorations, awards, and distinctions in this section, if any.
+==See also==
+List related Wikipedia articles in alphabetical order. Common nouns are listed first. Proper nouns follow.
+*[[autobiography]]
+*[[biography]]
+==References/Notes and references==
+[[Wikipedia:Cite sources|Always cite your sources!]] [[Wikipedia:No original research|No original research!]]
+{{reflist}}
+==Further reading==
+Add links to further readers' research.
+==External links==
+List official websites, organizations named after the subject, and other interesting yet relevant websites. No spam.
+{{Authority control}}
+<noinclude>
+Categories go here.
+</noinclude><includeonly>{{{{{|safesubst:}}}#if: <!-- substituted -->| | [[Category:Pages with templates requiring substitution]]}}</includeonly>
+<noinclude>{{Documentation}}</noinclude>