Biography

Birthplace and date When was the person born? Where was the person born? Why was the family in that location at that time?

Any events that had an impact on their later life Childhood Early achievements Any events that had an impact on their later life

Hobbies, Interests, and Activities Do the person’s hobbies or activities make them more interesting?

Career Is their career why they have a book written about them? Have they made significant contributions to mankind through their job?

At what point in their life did they become famous? 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?

When and where did they die? 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)

Photographs or artists’ renderings of the person may be included Photos and Likenesses Photographs or artists’ renderings of the person may be included

Where are biographies found in the library?