Template:Real-world person/doc

This template creates an infobox for an Author page. All parameters except name are optional and will not be shown if left unspecified.

Example
An example is shown to the right.

Explanation

 * image      : Optional. A picture of the author. Just specify the file name. For backward compatibility,   and   should still work. The image will be resized to fit the infobox.
 * caption    : Optional. A brief sentence describing the image, if necessary. this field will be italicized for you.
 * name       : Required. The name of the person. This should be the name by which they are most frequently known, as on the cover of his or her books.
 * true name  : Optional. If the author uses a pseudonym, then put the real name here.
 * fullname   : Optional. The full name of the individual, including any middle names.
 * alt_spelling : Optional. If the person's name has an alternate spelling, include it here. Useful if the spelling varies according to where this person is credited.
 * gender     : Optional. As you think best.
 * home       : Optional. Current place of residence. Town, state, and/or country is fine. Don't be a stalker.
 * birthplace : Optional. Place of birth.
 * born       : Optional. Date of birth.
 * died       : Optional. Date of death.