Infobox person is WikiPartner's standard template for biographical articles.
Use it for entrepreneurs, businesspeople, politicians, actors, athletes, scientists, authors, journalists, and other notable people.
All fields are optional. Add only information supported by reliable sources. Empty fields are automatically hidden.
Basic usage
Copy this version for most biography articles:
{{Infobox person
| name =
| image =
| image_alt =
| caption =
| birth_date =
| birth_place =
| nationality =
| occupation =
| known_for =
| website =
}}
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WikiPartner infobox example
This is a live example using the actual Infobox person template.
The preview uses the same structure and styling that appear on WikiPartner biography articles. Only fields containing information are shown.
Usage notes
- Use the person's commonly recognized name in
name. - Use only one main portrait image.
- Add short and useful alternative text with
image_alt. - Use
other_namefor a recognized alternative, professional, stage, or other name. - Leave unused parameters out of the article.
- Do not add private addresses, telephone numbers, personal email addresses, or other private information.
- Do not add speculative or unsupported claims.
- Dates and biographical information should be supported by reliable sources.
TemplateData
WikiPartner's standard infobox for biographical articles.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | name | The person's commonly used name. | String | optional |
| Native name | native_name | The person's name in their native language or writing system. | String | optional |
| Other name | other_name other_names | A recognized alternative name, nickname, stage name, pen name, or professional name. | String | optional |
| Birth name | birth_name | The person's name at birth when different from the commonly used name. | String | optional |
| Image | image | Main portrait image filename. | File | optional |
| Image alternative text | image_alt alt | Short alternative text describing the portrait image. | String | optional |
| Image caption | caption | Short caption for the portrait image. | String | optional |
| Birth date | birth_date | Date of birth displayed to readers. | String | optional |
| Birth date ISO | birth_date_iso | Machine-readable birth date used for structured data when the exact date is known. | Date | optional |
| Birth place | birth_place | Place where the person was born. | String | optional |
| Death date | death_date | Date of death when applicable. | String | optional |
| Death date ISO | death_date_iso | Machine-readable death date used for structured data when the exact date is known. | Date | optional |
| Death place | death_place | Place where the person died. | String | optional |
| Nationality | nationality | Nationality when relevant and supported by reliable sources. | String | optional |
| Citizenship | citizenship | Citizenship or citizenships when relevant. | String | optional |
| Occupation | occupation | The person's main profession or public role. | String | optional |
| Field | field | Professional or academic field, especially for scientists, researchers, and specialists. | String | optional |
| Specialization | specialization | A specific area of professional or academic expertise. | String | optional |
| Years active | years_active | Period during which the person has been professionally active. | String | optional |
| Known for | known_for | The main reason the person is notable. | String | optional |
| Notable works | notable_works | Important books, films, inventions, research, artworks, or other major works. | String | optional |
| Education | education | Educational background. | String | optional |
| Alma mater | alma_mater | University, college, or other educational institution attended. | String | optional |
| Employer | employer | Notable employer associated with the person. | String | optional |
| Organization | organization | Organization strongly associated with the person. | String | optional |
| Company | company | Company strongly associated with the person. | String | optional |
| Founder | founder | Companies or organizations founded by the person. | String | optional |
| Title | title | Professional, corporate, or official title. | String | optional |
| Political party | political_party | Political party membership when relevant. | String | optional |
| Office | office | Political or official position held by the person. | String | optional |
| Sport | sport | Sport associated with an athlete. | String | optional |
| Team | team | Current or notable sports team. | String | optional |
| Awards | awards | Major awards and recognitions. | String | optional |
| Spouse | spouse | Publicly documented spouse information. | String | optional |
| Children | children | Publicly documented information about children. | String | optional |
| Website | website | Official personal website. | URL | optional |