Template:Infobox person/doc

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

name
alt caption
Born	birth_name birth_date birth_place
Died	death_date death_place
Nationality	nationality
Other names	other_names
Occupation	occupation
Years active	years_active
Known for	known_for
Notable work	notable_works

{{Infobox person
| name          = <!-- use common name/article title -->
| image         = <!-- filename only, no "File:" or "Image:" prefix, and no enclosing brackets -->
| alt           = <!-- descriptive text for use by speech synthesis (text-to-speech) software -->
| caption       = 
| birth_name    = <!-- only use if different from name -->
| birth_date    = <!-- {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} for living people supply only the year with {{Birth year and age|YYYY}} unless the exact date is already widely published, as per WP:DOB. For people who have died, use {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}}. -->
| birth_place   = 
| death_date    = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (DEATH date then BIRTH date)  -->
| death_place   = 
| nationality   = 
| other_names   = 
| occupation    = 
| years_active  = 
| known_for     = 
| notable_works = 
}}

Blank template with all parameters

Only the most pertinent information should be included. Please remove unused parameters, and refrain from inserting dubious trivia in an attempt to fill all parameters.

pre-nominals name post-nominals
alt caption
Native name	native_name
Pronunciation	pronunciation
Born	birth_name birth_date birth_place
Disappeared	disappeared_date disappeared_place
Status	disappeared_status
Died	death_date death_place
Cause of death	death_cause
Body discovered	body_discovered
Resting place	resting_place resting_place_coordinates
Monuments	monuments
Residence	residence
Nationality	nationality
Other names	other_names
Citizenship	citizenship
Education	education
Alma mater	alma_mater
Occupation	occupation
Years active	years_active
Era	era
Employer	employer
Organization	organization
Agent	agent
Known for	known_for
Notable work	notable_works
Style	style
Home town	home_town
Salary	salary
Net worth	net_worth
Height	height
Weight	weight
Television	television
Title	title
Term	term
Predecessor	predecessor
Successor	successor
Political party	party
Movement	movement
Opponent(s)	opponents
Board member of	boards
Criminal charge	criminal_charge
Criminal penalty	criminal_penalty
Criminal status	criminal_status
Spouse(s)	spouse
Partner(s)	partner
Children	children
Parent(s)	parents
Relatives	relatives
Family	family
Call-sign	callsign
Awards	awards
module
module2
module3
module4
module5
module6
Website	website
Signature
[[File:signature|signature_size |alt=signature_alt|signature_alt]]
Notes
footnotes

{{Infobox person
| pre-nominals       = 
| name               =  <!-- use common name/article title -->
| post-nominals      = 
| image              =  <!-- filename only, no "File:" or "Image:" prefix, and no enclosing brackets -->
| image_upright      = 
| alt                = 
| caption            = 
| native_name        = 
| native_name_lang   = 
| pronunciation      = 
| birth_name         =  <!-- only use if different from name above -->
| birth_date         =  <!-- {{birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} for living people supply only the year with {{Birth year and age|YYYY}} unless the exact date is already widely published, as per . For people who have died, use {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}}. -->
| birth_place        = 
| baptised           =  <!-- will not display if birth_date is entered -->
| disappeared_date   =  <!-- {{disappeared date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (disappeared date then birth date) -->
| disappeared_place  = 
| disappeared_status = 
| death_date         =  <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date then birth date) -->
| death_place        = 
| death_cause        = 
| body_discovered    = 
| resting_place      = 
| resting_place_coordinates =  <!-- {{coord|LAT|LONG|type:landmark|display=inline}} -->
| burial_place       =  <!-- may be used instead of resting_place and resting_place_coordinates (displays "Burial place" as label) -->
| burial_coordinates =  <!-- {{coord|LAT|LONG|type:landmark|display=inline}} -->
| monuments          = 
| residence          = 
| nationality        = 
| other_names        = 
| citizenship        = 
| education          = 
| alma_mater         = 
| occupation         = 
| years_active       = 
| era                = 
| employer           = 
| organization       = 
| agent              =  <!-- Discouraged in most cases, specifically when promotional, and requiring a reliable source -->
| known_for          = 
| notable_works      =  <!-- produces label "Notable work"; may be overridden by |credits=, which produces label "Notable credit(s)"; or by |works=, which produces label "Works"; or by |label_name=, which produces label "Label(s)" -->
| style              = 
| home_town          = 
| salary             = 
| net_worth          =  <!-- Net worth should be supported with a citation from a reliable source -->
| height             =  <!-- "X cm", "X m"  or "X ft Y in" plus optional reference (conversions are automatic) -->
| weight             =  <!-- "X kg", "X lb" or "X st Y lb" plus optional reference (conversions are automatic) -->
| television         = 
| title              =  <!-- Formal/awarded/job title. The parameter |office= may be used as an alternative when the label is better rendered as "Office" (e.g. public office or appointments) -->
| term               = 
| predecessor        = 
| successor          = 
| party              = 
| movement           = 
| opponents          = 
| boards             = 
| 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            =  <!-- overrides mother and father parameters -->
| mother             =  <!-- may be used (optionally with father parameter) in place of parents parameter (displays "Parent(s)" as label) -->
| father             =  <!-- may be used (optionally with mother parameter) in place of parents parameter (displays "Parent(s)" as label) -->
| relatives          = 
| family             = 
| callsign           = 
| awards             = 
| website            =  <!-- {{URL|example.com}} -->
| module             = 
| module2            = 
| module3            = 
| module4            = 
| module5            = 
| module6            = 
| signature          = 
| signature_size     = 
| signature_alt      = 
| footnotes          = 
}}

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. Many parameters have alternative names, implemented for compatibility with other templates (especially to aid merging). The preferred names are shown in the table below.

Parameter	Explanation
pre-nominals	To appear on the line above the person's name. This is for things like |pre-nominals=Sir – honorifics of serious significance that are attached to the name in formal address, such as knighthoods and titles of nobility; do not use it for routine things like
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= parameter, include them here. Do not put honorifics or alternative names in this parameter. There are separate parameters for these things, covered below.
post-nominals	To appear on the line below the person's name. This is for things like |post-nominals=Officer of the Order of the British Empire|OBE – honorifics of serious significance that are attached to the name in formal address, such as national orders and non-honorary doctorates; do not use it for routine things like "Bachelor of arts".
image	do not use an image placeholder.
image_upright	Scales the image thumbnail from its default size by the given factor. Values less than 1 scale the image down (0.9 = 90%) and values greater than 1 scale the image up (1.15 = 115%).
alt	alt text for the image, for visually impaired readers. One word (such as photograph) is rarely sufficient. Do not copy-paste the value of |caption= (below) into this parameter. Example of the difference: "Willie Nelson at a concert in Dallas, 1989" is good as |caption= value; "Nelson in western-wear with an acoustic guitar, on stage in a daytime show with band in background" is an |alt= description. If nothing meaningful can be said that isn't already in the caption, use the Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Accessibility/Alternative text for images#Captions and nearby text|stock text |alt=refer to caption.
caption	Caption for image, if needed. Try to include the date of photo, some context, and the photographer if known (check the File: or page for the image).
native_name	The person's name in their own language, if different.
pronunciation	Details of how to pronounce the individual's native name.
birth_name	Name at birth; only use if different from |name=.
birth_date	Date of birth: Use {{birth date and age}} (if living) or {{birth date}} (if dead). See template's page 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 . For living people Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons#Privacy of personal information and using primary sources|supply only the year unless the exact date is already widely published. Treat such cases as if only the year is known, so use {{birth year and age}} or a similar option. The templates mentioned in this paragraph emit metadata indicating the date is in the Gregorian calendar; if the date is in the Julian calendar, do not use these templates, just write the date.
birth_place	Place of birth: city, administrative region, country. Use the name of the birthplace at the time of birth, e.g.: Saigon (prior to 1976) or Ho Chi Minh City (post-1976). Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Icons#Do not use flags to indicate locations of birth, residence, or death|Do not use a flag template, coat of arms, or other icon. Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Infoboxes#Purpose of an infobox|Omit unnecessary or redundant details. For example, it is not necessary to state: New York City, New York (state) when New York City, U.S. conveys essentially the same information more concisely. Countries should Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Linking#What generally should not be linked|generally not be linked. For modern subjects, the country should generally be a sovereign state; for United Kingdom locations, the constituent are sometimes used instead, when more appropriate in the context. For historical subjects, use the place name most appropriate for the context and our readership. What the place may correspond to on a modern map is a matter for an article's main text. For subsequent places (of death, etc.) it is not necessary to repeat jurisdictional details or links for the same place name.
baptised	Date of baptism: Only for use when birth date is not known (e.g., for ). Will not display if a birth date is entered. Do not use subtemplates. Parameter baptized can be used for articles that use American english spelling.
disappeared_date	(For missing people) Date of disappearance: Use {{disappeared date and age}} (if birth date is known).
disappeared_place	(For missing people) Place of disappearance: city, administrative region, country.  (See |birth_place=, , for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
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 death in absentia, with a date for such a ruling.
death_date	Date of death: Use {{death date and age}} (if birth date is known) or {{death date}} (if birth date unknown). See template's page for details on usage. If exact dates are unknown, consider using {{death year and age}}. The templates mentioned in this paragraph emit metadata indicating the date is in the Gregorian calendar; if the date is in the Julian calendar, do not use these templates, just write the date.
death_place	Place of death: including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
death_cause	Cause of death. Should be clearly defined and sourced, and should only be included when the cause of death has significance for the subject's notability, e.g. It should not be filled in for unremarkable deaths such as those from old age or routine illness, e.g.
body_discovered	Place where the body was discovered (if different from place of death). including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
burial_place	Place of burial city, administrative region, country.
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 birthplace.
nationality	May be used instead of |citizenship= (below) or vice versa in cases where any confusion could result.
other_names	Other notable names for the person, if different from |name= and |birth_name=.
citizenship	Country of legal citizenship, if different from nationality. Rarely needed. See usage notes for |nationality=, above. Should only be used if citizenship differs from the value in |nationality= and cannot be inferred from the birthplace. Note that many countries do not automatically grant citizenship to people born within their borders.
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 (not addition to) |education=, and will often consist of the linked name of the last-attended institution of higher education (not secondary schools). It is usually not relevant to include either parameter for non-graduates, but article talk page consensus may conclude otherwise, as perhaps at wikipedia:Bill Gates.
occupation	Occupation(s) as given in the lead. Use list markup for three or more entries, e.g. with {{flatlist}}. Please observe sentence case and capitalise only the first letter of the first item; e.g.: Musician singer-songwriter actor
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.
era	Era (e.g., Medieval) in which the person lived; less specific than |years_active=. Should not be used if dates are available.
employer	Employer(s), if relevant.
organization	Non-employing organization(s), if relevant.
agent	reliable source.
known_for	A brief description of why the person is notable.
notable_works;   alternatives: credits label_name works	Title(s) of notable work(s) (publications, compositions, sculptures, films, etc.) by the subject, if any. Produces the label Notable work. May be overridden by |credits=, which produces Notable credit(s); or by |works=, which produces Works; or by |label_name=, which produces Label(s). The |notable_works=, |credits=, and |label_name= parameters are intended to be (at most) short #Inline lists|inline lists. The |label_name= variant is used for one or more record labels with which a performer is associated, or a fashion label in which a designer has been heavily involved or for which they are well known. Remember that this parameter is an alternative to the others mentioned here and is not used along with them. The |works= variant is intended to link to a specific list article for a larger body of work (not all of which may be individually notable).
style	The style of the subject's works, if applicable. \
home_town	The place where the person was raised and matured, if different from birthplace and residence.
salary	Annual salary or compensation, if relevant. Link the first occurrence to the currency article, e.g.: Pound sterling|₤86,000
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.
weight	If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant. If used, this should also include the year of the measurement.
television	inline list.
title	Multiple uses: Formal title Awarded title Job title A combination of the above Use the |awards= parameter, below, for awarded honors that are not really titles. A single award should not use both parameters.
office	May be used as an alternative to |title= when the label is better displayed as Office (e.g. public office or appointments). Using this parameter will override |title=.
term	Years the person held the |title= or |office= listed above. Helpful template: (also used for civil offices).
predecessor	Person who previously held the |title= or |office= listed above.
successor	Person who subsequently held the |title= or |office= listed above.
party	If relevant. Field labelled Political party.
movement	If relevant.
opponents	Notable relevant opponents (e.g., for major political office).
boards	For board of directors membership(s), if relevant. Field labeled Board member of.
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	Name of spouse(s), followed by years of marriage.
partner	If particularly relevant, or if the partner is notable; "partner" here means unmarried 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
parents	Names of parents; include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant.
mother	Name of mother; include only if subject has one mother who is independently notable or particularly relevant. Displays Parent(s) as label, and is overridden by the |parents= parameter.
father	Name of father; include only if subject has one father who is independently notable or particularly relevant. Displays Parent(s) as label, and is overridden by the |parents= parameter.
relatives	inline list.
callsign	Amateur radio call sign, if relevant.
awards	Notable awards. If many, link to an appropriate section of the article instead. Use |title= parameter, above, for awarded titles; A single award should not use both parameters.
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 display the www. part unless the site requires it.
module module2 module3 module4 module5 module6	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one. Example: {{Infobox person | name = Ian Watkins ... | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed = yes | background = solo_singer <!-- mandatory field --> ... }} <!-- end of Infobox musical artist --> ... }} <!-- end of Infobox person --> For more detailed information, see Wikipedia:WikiProject Infoboxes/embed.
signature	An image of the person's signature. Please use image name: abc.jpg, xpz.png, 123.gif, etc., without the File: or Image: prefix
signature_size	Default is 150px. If necessary, a signature can be resized manually as per the |image_size= parameter.
signature_alt	signature_alt= Th: Jefferson, spelling out the signature exactly as it appears in the image.
footnotes	cite inline at the end of the value. Citations will appear in the article's references section along with the other citations in the article.
image_size	Use of this parameter is discouraged. Use image_upright instead. Do not use "×" or capital "X"

Inline lists

Parameters with multiple values should be formatted with inline-list templates.

Horizontal ones include {{hlist}} or {{flatlist}}. In Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lists#Horizontal lists|horizontal style, only the first item is capitalized (aside from Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Capital letters#Proper names|proper names).

This style is best for short items, and few of them. An entry of two or three very short items that will all fit on one line can be done simply with commas: |parameter_name=Foo, bar, baz (use semicolons if any items contain their own commas).

Horizontal list example with {{hlist|Item one|item two|item three}}:

• Item one
• item two
• item three

Vertical templates are {{plainlist}} and {{unbulleted list}} (vertical), use Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lists#Unbulleted lists|unbulleted, non-indented lists for clean display in infoboxes. Entries may be all sentence case, or all lowercase (aside from proper names) after the first.

This style is best for long items, and longer lists. For long lists of information that may not be of immediate interest but retained for reference, the template can be used; this is not a universally accessible option, so should not be used for key information.

Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lists#Line breaks|Do not use <br /> markup to create fake lists, as in: Item one<br />item two<br />item three.

Vertical list example:, using {{unbulleted list|Item one|item two|item three}}:

• Item one
• item two
• item three