Biography

Biography

bi·og·ra·phy : n. pl. bi·og·ra·phies

An account of a person's life written, composed, or produced by another

Autobiography

n. pl. au·to·bi·og·ra·phies

The biography of a person written by that

person

The 10 Elements Birthdate and place

Family Members Childhood and School Life

Hobbies, Interests, and Activities Anecdotes

Career Reason for Fame

Later Life/Old Age Death

Photos and Likenesses

Birthplace and date

When was the person born? Where was the person born? Why was the family in that

location at that time?

Family Members

Birth OrderSpouse, Children

Any other members of the family who were notable in

some way

Childhood and School Life

Interesting stories about childhood or

schoolEarly achievementsAny events that had

an impact on their later life

Hobbies, Interests, and Activities

Do the person’s hobbies or activities make them more

interesting? Do the hobbies/activities have a

bearing on why they have a biography about them?

Do the hobbies/activities relate to other aspects of their life?

Anecdotes

Interesting stories about why they are famous

Interesting stories about the impact they have had

on others

Career Is their career why they have

a book written about them? Is their job similar or different

from their hobbies and activities?

Have they made significant contributions to mankind

through their job?

Reason for Fame

What did they do that caused someone to want to write a book about them?

At what point in their life did they become famous?

Later Life/Old Age What did they do near the

end of their life? Did they contribute to

society, enjoy life, continue working?

Were they honored in their lifetime for their achievements?

Death

When and where did they die?Was there anything unusual or

significant about their death? (Ex. Thomas Jefferson and

John Adams both died on July 4, 1826)

Photos and Likenesses

Photographs or artists’ renderings of the person may

be included

Where are biographies found in the

library?

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