Template:Infobox person

*pre-nominals*
*name*
*post-nominals*
pre-nominals; name; post-nominals
	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
Website	website
	module4
	module5
	module6
Signature
Notes
	footnotes

*name*
name
	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

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The design and content of biographical infoboxes must follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy, as well as infobox and biographical style guideline. All content displayed in this template must adhere to the biographies of living persons policy if applicable. Unsourced or poorly sourced contentious material must be removed immediately from the article and its infobox, especially if potentially libellous.

This template uses Lua:

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

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         = <!-- 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.

{{Infobox person
| pre-nominals   = 
| name               =  <!-- include middle initial, if not specified in birth_name -->
| 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 [[WP:DOB]]. 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 "Dr." or "Ms."
`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 "BA". It is permissible but not required to use the `{{post-nominals}}` template inside this parameter; doing so requires `{{post-nominals\|size=100\|...}}`.
`image`	Image name: `abc.jpg`, `xpz.png`, `123.gif`, etc., without the `File:` or `Image:` prefix. If an image is desired but not available, one may add `yes` to the `\|needs-photo=` parameter of the `{{WikiProject Biography}}` template on the talk page. If no image is available yet, 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`	Descriptive `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 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 Commons page for the image).
`native_name`	The person's name in their own language, if different.
`native_name_lang`	ISO 639-1 code, e.g., "`fr`" for French. If more than one, use `{{lang}}` around each name in `\|native_name=` instead.
`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 `{{birth based on age as of date}}`. For living people 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). Do not use a flag template, coat of arms, or other icon. Omit unnecessary or redundant details. For example, it is not necessary to state: `New York City, New York, United States` when `New York City, US` conveys essentially the same information more concisely. Countries should generally not be linked. For modern subjects, the country should generally be a sovereign state; for United Kingdom locations, the constituent countries of the UK 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 Ludwig van Beethoven). 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) or `{{disappeared date}}` (if birth date unknown).
`disappeared_place`	(For missing people) Place of disappearance: `city, administrative region, country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, 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 dead 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: `city, administrative region, country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, 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. James Dean, John Lennon. It should not be filled in for unremarkable deaths such as those from old age or routine illness, e.g. Bruce Forsyth, Eduard Khil.
`body_discovered`	Place where the body was discovered (if different from place of death). `city, administrative region, country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
`burial_place`	Place of burial `city, administrative region, country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc. See `\|resting_place=` for non-burials.)
`burial_coordinates`	Coordinates for place of burial, to accompany `\|burial_place=`. Use `{{coord}}` template.
`resting_place`	Location of columbarium, ash-scattering, etc. If no location, leave blank. `city, administrative region, country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
`resting_place_coordinates`	Coordinates for location of columbarium, 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 birthplace. `city, administrative region, country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
`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 differ. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
`other_names`	Other notable names for the person, if different from `\|name=` and `\|birth_name=`. This can include stage names, maiden/married names, nicknames, criminal aliases, etc.
`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. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
`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 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. Use the format `1950–2000`, or `1970–present` if still active. Date ranges always use 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. Helpful templates: `{{floruit}}`, `{{circa}}`.
`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`	The subject's agent (individual and/or agency), discouraged in most cases, specifically when promotional, and requiring a 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. 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. This parameter is not for styles of address or office; see `\|pre-nominals=`.
`home_town`	The place where the person was raised and matured, if different from birthplace and residence. `city, administrative region, country`. (See `\|birth_place=`, above, for instructions on how to use this parameter, including: no flag templates, inappropriate linking, redundancy, anachronisms, "country" definitions, etc.)
`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. 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.
`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.
`television`	Television programmes presented by or closely associated with the subject. For multiple entries, use an inline list.
`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 For multiple entries, use an inline list. 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: `{{reign}}` (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. Can be social, political (non-party), artistic, philosophical, literary, cultural, etc.
`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. Use the format Name (married 1950–present) for a current spouse, and Name (married 1970–99) for former spouse(s). Use article title (if linking) or common name. For multiple entries, use an inline list. For deceased persons still married at time of death, close the date range with death year.
`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). Do not use truncated years (as in "1970–99").
`children`	Only if independently notable themselves or particularly relevant. Number of children (e.g., `three`), or list of names if notable. For multiple entries, use an inline 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. For multiple entries, use an inline list. If subject has only one notable mother and/or only one notable father, `\|mother=` and `\|father=` parameters may be used instead. These parameter may be used for biological, adoptive, foster, or step-parents.
`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`	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.). For multiple entries, use an 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`	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.
`footnotes`	Textual notes about any of the infobox data. This is not for reference citations. If an infobox parameter's value needs a citation, 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`	Deprecated. Size to display image: `200px` (set width), `x300px` (set height), or `200x300px` (max width & max height). If empty or omitted, this defaults to `frameless` (default is `220px`, but logged-in users can change this by clicking on "my preferences" and adjusting thumbnail 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 horizontal style, only the first item is capitalized (aside from 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 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 {{collapsible list}} template can be used; this is not a universally accessible option, so should not be used for key information.

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

Examples

Bill Gates
Bill Gates at the World Economic Forum in Davos, 2007
Born	William Henry Gates III (1955-10-28) October 28, 1955 (age 70) 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)^[1]
Spouse(s)	Melinda Gates (married 1994)
Children	3
Parent(s)	William H. Gates Sr. Mary Maxwell Gates
Website	microsoft.com/presspass/exec/billg
Signature

{{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        = {{birth date and age|1955|10|28}}
| 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>[https://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]]
| 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]] }}
}}

Microformat

The HTML markup produced by this template includes an hCard microformat, which makes the person's details parsable by computers, either acting automatically to catalogue articles across Wikipedia or via a browser tool operated by a reader, to (for example) add the subject to an address book or database. For more information about the use of microformats on Wikipedia, please see the microformat project.

Sub-templates

Date-of-birth ("bday") information will only be included in the microformat if {{birth date}}, or {{birth date and age}} are used in the infobox. (Do not use these if the date is before 1583). Be cautious about using these if the person is still living, per WP:DOB.

To include a URL, use {{URL}}.

Please do not remove instances of these sub-templates.

Classes

hCard uses HTML classes including:

adr
agent
bday
birthplace
category
country-name
deathdate
deathplace
extended-address
family-name
fn (required)
given-name
honorific-prefix
honorific-suffix
label
locality
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nickname
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TemplateData for Infobox person

An infobox for articles about people

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Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Pre-nominals	`pre-nominals` `honorific_prefix` `honorific-prefix` `honorific prefix`	Honorific prefix(es), to appear on the line above the person's name	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
Post-nominals	`post-nominals` `honorific_suffix` `honorific-suffix` `honorific suffix`	Honorific suffix(es), 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 upright	`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%). Default 1 Example 1.15	Unknown	optional
DEPRECATED: Image size	`image_size` `image size` `imagesize`	DEPRECATED/DISCOURAGED. 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. Use of this parameter is discouraged as per WP:IMGSIZE. Use image_upright instead. Default 220px Example 200px	Unknown	deprecated
Alt	`alt`	Alt text for image, for visually impaired readers. One word (such as "photograph") is rarely sufficient. See WP:ALT.	Unknown	optional
Caption	`caption` `image caption` `image_caption`	Caption for image, if needed. Try to include date of photo and the photographer.	Unknown	optional
Native name	`native_name`	The person's name in their own language, if different.	Unknown	optional
Native name language	`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
Native name pronunciation	`pronunciation`	Details of how to pronounce the individual's native name.	Unknown	optional
Birth name	`birth_name` `birthname`	Name at birth; only use if different from name.	Unknown	optional
Birth date	`birth_date`	Date of birth: {{Birth date and age\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} for living people. For people who have died, use {{Birth date\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}}. 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 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
Baptised	`baptised` `baptized`	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. Parameter 'baptized' can be used for articles that use American english spelling.	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` `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
Death date	`death_date`	Date of death: {{Death date and age\|YYYY\|MM\|DD\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} (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
Death cause	`death_cause` `death cause`	Cause of death.	Unknown	optional
Body discovered	`body_discovered` `body discovered`	Place where the body was discovered (if different from place of death). Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
Resting place	`resting_place` `resting place` `restingplace`	Place of burial, ash-scattering, etc. Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
Resting place coordinates	`resting_place_coordinates` `resting place coordinates` `restingplacecoordinates`	Coordinates for place of burial, ash-scattering etc. Use Template:coord template.	Unknown	optional
Burial place	`burial_place`	Place of burial, alternative to 'Resting place' Displays the label 'Burial place'.	Content	optional
Burial place coordinates	`burial_coordinates`	Coordinates for place of burial, to accompany 'Burial place'. Use {{coord}} template.	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
Residence	`residence`	Location(s) where the person notably resides/resided, if different from birth place. Do not use a flag template.	Unknown	optional
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
Other names	`other_names` `other names` `othername` `alias`	Other notable names for the person, if different from name and birth_name.	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
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
Alma mater	`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 include either parameter for non-graduates, but article talk page consensus may conclude otherwise, as at Bill Gates.	Unknown	optional
Occupation	`occupation`	Occupation(s) as given in the lead.	Unknown	optional
Years active	`years_active` `years active` `yearsactive`	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
Employer	`employer`	Employer(s), if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Organization	`organization` `organizations`	Non-employing organization(s), if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Agent	`agent`	The subject's agent (individual and/or agency), discouraged in most cases, specifically when promotional, and requiring a reliable source.	Unknown	optional
Known For	`known_for` `known for` `known`	A brief description of what the person is notable for. Example Environmental activism	Unknown	optional
Notable works	`notable_works` `works` `credits` `notable works`	Title(s) of notable work(s) (publications, compositions, sculptures, films, etc.) by the subject, if any.	Unknown	optional
Style	`style`	The style in which the subject works, if applicable.	Unknown	optional
Home town	`home_town` `home town`	The place where the person was raised and matured, if different from birth place and residence.	Unknown	optional
Salary	`salary`	Annual salary or compensation, if relevant.	Unknown	optional
Net worth	`net_worth` `net worth` `networth`	Current estimated net worth, if relevant. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.	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
Height in metres	`height_m`	If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant, their height in metres (it will be automatically converted to Imperial).	Unknown	optional
Height in centimetres	`height_cm`	If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant, their height in centimetres (it will be automatically converted to Imperial).	Unknown	optional
Height in feet	`height_ft`	If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant, their height in whole feet (it will be automatically converted to SI). Use with height_in.	Unknown	optional
Remaining height in inches	`height_in`	If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant, their height in remaining inches (it will be automatically converted to SI). Use with height_ft.	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
Weight in kilogrammes	`weight_kg`	If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant, their weight in kilogrammes (it will be automatically converted to Imperial).	Unknown	optional
Weight in pounds	`weight_lb`	If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant, their weight in pounds, or their weight in remaining pounds if weight in whole stones is specified (it will be automatically converted to SI).	Unknown	optional
Weight in stones	`weight_st`	If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant, their weight in whole stones (it will be automatically converted to SI).	Unknown	optional
Television	`television`	Television programmes presented by or closely associated with the subject.	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
Term	`term`	Years the person held the title listed above.	Unknown	optional
Predecessor	`predecessor`	Person who previously held the title listed above.	Unknown	optional
Successor	`successor`	Person who subsequently held the title listed above.	Unknown	optional
Party	`party`	If relevant. Field labelled Political party.	Unknown	optional
Movement	`movement`	If relevant. '''Movement''' can be social, political (non-party), artistic, philosophical, literary, cultural, etc.	Unknown	optional
Opponents	`opponents`	Notable relevant opponents (e.g., for major political office).	Unknown	optional
Boards	`boards`	For board of directors membership(s), if relevant. Field labeled Board member of.	Unknown	optional
Criminal charge	`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
Criminal penalty	`criminal_penalty` `criminal penalty`	For convicted criminals only. Please be certain to support these parameters with citations from reliable sources, in the article body.	Unknown	optional
Criminal status	`criminal_status` `judicial_status` `judicial status` `criminal status`	For convicted criminals only. Please be certain to support these parameters with citations from reliable sources, in the article body.	Unknown	optional
Spouse(s)	`spouse` `spouses` `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 1970–99) 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
Partner(s)	`partner` `partners` `partner(s)` `domestic_partner` `domestic_partner`	For unmarried life partners (of any gender or sexual preference), not business partners. Use the format Name (1950–present) for current partner and Name (1970–99) for former partner(s).	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
Parent(s)	`parents`	Names of parents. Separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list. If subject has only one notable mother and/or father, 'mother' and 'father' parameters may be used instead	Unknown	optional
Mother	`mother`	Name of mother; include only if subject has one mother who is independently notable or particularly relevant. Overwritten by 'parents' parameter.	Unknown	optional
Father	`father`	Name of father; include only if subject has one father who is independently notable or particularly relevant. Overwritten by 'parents' parameter.	Unknown	optional
Relatives	`relatives` `relations`	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
Family	`family`	Family or house of the individual, if notable.	Unknown	optional
Callsign	`callsign`	Amateur radio call sign, if relevant.	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
Honours	`honours` `honors`	Honours the individual has been awarded, if notable.	Unknown	optional
Website	`website` `homepage` `URL` `url`	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
Module	`module` `misc`	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.	Unknown	optional
Module two	`module2` `misc2`	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.	Unknown	optional
Module three	`module3` `misc3`	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.	Unknown	optional
Module four	`module4` `misc4`	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.	Unknown	optional
Module five	`module5` `misc5`	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.	Unknown	optional
Module six	`module6` `misc6`	Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.	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 size	`signature_size`	Default is 150px. If necessary, a signature can be resized manually as per the "image_size" parameter.	Unknown	optional
Signature alt	`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
Footnotes	`footnotes`	Notes about any of the infobox data.	Unknown	optional
DEPRECATED: Name CSS over-ride	`abovestyle`	DEPRECATED: A CSS style to use for the individual's name, over-riding the community norm. Only use in exception circumstances.	Unknown	deprecated
DEPRECATED: Use as an embedded infobox	`child`	DEPRECATED: Use this infobox within another one. For experts only. Example yes	Unknown	deprecated
DEPRECATED: Influences	`influences`	DEPRECATED and unused in the infobox. Do not use.	Unknown	deprecated
DEPRECATED: Influenced	`influenced`	DEPRECATED and unused in the infobox. Do not use.	Unknown	deprecated

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[1] Bill Gates profile. Forbes.com. Retrieved April 2010.

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pre-nominals name post-nominals
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
Website	website
module4
module5
module6
Signature
Notes
footnotes