Template: Biography

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Subject's popular name (dob -) can be a lead-in to the subject's formal or extended name. Subject's place of birth, faith tradition, profession(s) and places where he has resided. Provide a brief description of appearance and character, and the subject's major contributions to the novel.

Description and analysis of:

  1. Place of birth, heritage, birth family and faith tradition;

  2. Childhood (prepubescent socio-emotional life possessed considerably less significance for adults in this era, thus emphasis on emergence of significant character traits);

  3. Education/Skills, including languages;

  4. Profession(s);

  5. Marriage family (as relevant);

  6. Significant events and achievements;

  7. Significant failures (it is unlikely these will ever be referred to, but might be inferred);

  8. Wealth and possessions;

  9. Friends, allegiances and enemies;

  10. General personality, including social/moral outlook, strengths and weaknesses;

  11. Proposed role in plot, scenarios and specific incidents;

  12. Changes in personality, status, etc. evident over the course of the novel.

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