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'''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.
'''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.
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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== Philosophical and/or political views ==
== 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.
We are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia: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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:RS reliable sources] that are ''independent'' of the control of the historian, writer, etc.


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


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==
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==References/Notes and references==
==References/Notes and references==
[[Wikipedia:Cite sources|Always cite your sources!]] [[Wikipedia:No original research|No original research!]]
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cite_sources Always cite your sources!] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:No_original_research No original research!]
 
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
Add links to further readers' research.
Add links to further readers' research.
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==External links==
==External links==
List official websites, organizations named after the subject, and other interesting yet relevant websites. No spam.
List official websites, organizations named after the subject, and other interesting yet relevant websites. No spam.
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Latest revision as of 05:30, 20 June 2025

INSTRUCTIONS: Copy the source of this page wholesale or merely use it as inspiration!

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.

Biography

Ensure that the following sections are organized by year.[1]

Early life

Explain the subject's early life historically using a journalistic style.[1]

Marriage and children

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

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

Death

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

Philosophical and/or political views

We are 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 historian, writer, etc.

Published works

If any, list the works organized by date of publication.

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.

References/Notes and references

Always cite your sources! No original research!

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Last, first (date). Name of page. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx

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.

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