Template:Infobox classical composer/doc

This infobox is for classical composers. Note that most of the fields are optional and that they should only be used as necessary. This box was created as a result of extended debate in Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Composers/Infoboxes RfC; most of the participants there felt strongly that infoboxes should generally be avoided in articles on classical composers and requested that each proposed inclusion should be assessed on a case-by-case basis on that article's talkpage. See also the Composer project guidelines. Please note that only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see WP:NONFREE.

Usage
This infobox takes the same parameters as Infobox person. Please see here for a complete list.

Short example
Fields that belong in most usages:

Longer examples
Examples with more of the fields used, some of which are disputable/inapplicable in any given article.

Use with caution and consensus.

The additional fields here, are: honorific_prefix, honorific_suffix, baptised, flourished, notable_family, and occupations.

Fields that are specifically excluded
Note - the Composers project RfC on infoboxes concluded that this box should remain minimal; the following fields were felt to be ambiguous or otherwise unhelpful:


 * Instruments – because most composers play a few instruments. Any prominent instances can be added to the "Other occupations" field (e.g. Organist, Cellist, Horn player ).
 * Nationality, ethnicity, religious affiliation – too troublesome. Different sources will often give different details or emphasis.
 * Teachers, Students, Collaborators, Employers – too indefinite. Could hypothetically include anything from week-long to lifetime-long relationships.
 * Main cities of residence – too indefinite.
 * Styles/schools – e.g. Verismo, Futurism, etc. Too ambiguous, and often only apply to single works, instead of whole careers.
 * Genres – e.g. Symphonic, Chamber music, Opera, etc. Too ambiguous, and often only apply to single works, instead of whole careers.
 * Labels – because even authors do not have their publishers listed in their infoboxes (only the books themselves do). Seems non-essential for an infobox.
 * Associated_acts – generally inapplicable, except to contemporary composers. Also, the word "acts" is too ambiguous.
 * Alias – generally inapplicable. Even articles on jazz royalty do not normally use nicknames in their infoboxes unless the nickname is used almost exclusively in preference to the given name.
 * URL – Very few classical composers who ceased working before the 1990s have a website that qualifies as an official website. For those that do, use Infobox person or Infobox musical artist.

Handy references
(Original working notes)
 * Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Composers/Infoboxes RfC
 * Previous composer infobox examples
 * User:Turangalila/sandbox/Infobox_composer
 * Voceditenore's infoboxes for classical and opera personnel
 * See also: Infobox person, Infobox musical artist, Infobox writer, Infobox scientist, music topics

TemplateData
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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.", "label": "Name", "type": "string", "suggested": true },		"honorific_suffix": { "description": "Honorific suffix(es), to appear on the line below the person's name", "label": "Post-nominals", "aliases": [ "honorific-suffix", "honorific suffix", "post-nominals" ]		},		"image": { "description": "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.", "label": "Image", "example": "abc.jpg, xpz.png, 123.gif", "type": "wiki-file-name", "suggested": true },		"image_size": { "description": "DEPRECATED/DISCOURAGED. Size to display image: 200px (set width), x300px (set height), or 200x300px (max width & max height). 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Try to include date of photo and the photographer.", "label": "Caption", "aliases": [ "image caption", "image_caption" ],			"type": "string" },		"native_name": { "description": "The person's name in their own language, if different.", "label": "Native name", "type": "string" },		"native_name_lang": { "description": "ISO 639-1 code, e.g., \"fr\" for French. If more than one, use Template:lang in `native_name` instead.", "label": "Native name language" },		"pronunciation": { "description": "Details of how to pronounce the individual's native name.", "label": "Native name pronunciation" },		"birth_name": { "description": "Name at birth; only use if different from name.", "label": "Birth name", "aliases": [ "birthname" ],			"type": "string" },		"birth_date": { "description": "Date of birth: YYYY for living people. For people who have died, use . 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Parameter 'baptized' can be used for articles that use American english spelling.", "label": "Baptised", "aliases": [ "baptized" ],			"type": "date" },		"disappeared_date": { "description": "(For missing people) Date of disappearance: Template:disappeared date and age (if birth date is known) or Template:disappeared date (if birth date unknown).", "label": "Disappeared date" },		"disappeared_place": { "description": "(For missing people) Place of disappearance: city, administrative region, sovereign state. 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Use the name of the deathplace at the time of death, e.g.: Saigon (prior to 1976), Ho Chi Minh City (post 1976)", "label": "Death place", "type": "string" },		"death_cause": { "description": "Cause of death. This should only be included when the cause of death has significance for the subject's notability.", "label": "Death cause", "aliases": [ "death cause" ]		},		"body_discovered": { "description": "Place where the body was discovered (if different from place of death). Do not use a flag template.", "label": "Body discovered", "aliases": [ "body discovered" ]		},		"resting_place": { "description": "Place of burial, ash-scattering, etc. Do not use a flag template.", "label": "Resting place", "aliases": [ "resting place", "restingplace" ]		},		"resting_place_coordinates": { "description": "Coordinates for place of burial, ash-scattering etc. Use Template:coord template.", "label": "Resting place coordinates", "aliases": [ "resting place coordinates", "restingplacecoordinates" ]		},		"monuments": { "description": "Significant monuments erected, buildings named, etc., in honour of the subject. If many, link to an appropriate section of the article instead.", "label": "Monuments" },		"nationality": { "description": "Deprecated; do not use.", "label": "Nationality", "type": "string" },		"other_names": { "description": "Other notable names for the person, if different from name and birth_name.", "label": "Other names", "aliases": [ "other names", "othername", "nickname", "alias" ]		},		"siglum": { "description": "Siglum, monogram, shortcut, if relevant.", "label": "Siglum" },		"citizenship": { "description": "Country of legal citizenship, if different from nationality. Rarely needed. Should only be used if citizenship cannot be inferred from the birthplace. Do not use a flag template.", "label": "Citizenship", "type": "string" },		"education": { "description": "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.", "label": "Education" },		"alma_mater": { "description": "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.", "label": "Alma mater", "aliases": [ "alma mater" ]		},		"occupation": { "description": "Occupation(s) as given in the lead.", "label": "Occupation" },		"years_active": { "description": "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.", "label": "Years active", "aliases": [ "years active", "yearsactive" ]		},		"era": { "description": "Era during which the subject lived or was active. Less specific than 'years active'.", "label": "Era" },		"employer": { "description": "Employer(s), if relevant.", "label": "Employer" },		"organization": { "description": "Non-employing organization(s), if relevant.", "label": "Organization", "aliases": [ "organizations", "organisation", "organisations" ]		},		"agent": { "description": "The subject's agent (individual and/or agency), discouraged in most cases, specifically when promotional, and requiring a reliable source.", "label": "Agent" },		"known_for": { "description": "A brief description of what the person is notable for.", "label": "Known For", "aliases": [ "known for", "known" ],			"example": "Environmental activism" },		"notable_works": { "description": "Title(s) of notable work(s) (publications, compositions, sculptures, films, etc.) by the subject, if any.", "label": "Notable works", "aliases": [ "works", "credits", "notable works", "label_name" ]		},		"style": { "description": "The style in which the subject works, if applicable.", "label": "Style" },		"net_worth": { "deprecated": "DEPRECATED: Use of this parameter is discouraged. Delete it when encountered.", "description": "Current estimated net worth, if relevant. Please be sure to support with a citation from a reliable source, in the article body.", "label": "DEPRECATED: Net worth", "aliases": [ "net worth", "networth" ]		},		"height": { "description": "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.", "label": "Height" },		"height_m": { "description": "If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant, their height in metres (it will be automatically converted to Imperial).", "label": "Height in metres", "type": "number" },		"height_cm": { "description": "If person was notable for their height, or if height is relevant, their height in centimetres (it will be automatically converted to Imperial).", "label": "Height in centimetres", "type": "number" },		"height_ft": { "description": "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.", "label": "Height in feet", "type": "number" },		"height_in": { "description": "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.", "label": "Remaining height in inches", "type": "number" },		"weight": { "deprecated": "DEPRECATED: Use of this parameter is discouraged. Delete it when encountered.", "label": "DEPRECATED: Weight" },		"weight_kg": { "deprecated": "DEPRECATED: Use of this parameter is discouraged. Delete it when encountered.", "description": "If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant, their weight in kilogrammes (it will be automatically converted to Imperial).", "label": "DEPRECATED: Weight in kilogrammes" },		"weight_lb": { "deprecated": "DEPRECATED: Use of this parameter is discouraged. Delete it when encountered.", "description": "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).", "label": "DEPRECATED: Weight in pounds" },		"weight_st": { "deprecated": "DEPRECATED: Use of this parameter is discouraged. Delete it when encountered.", "description": "If person was notable for their weight, or if weight is relevant, their weight in whole stones (it will be automatically converted to SI).", "label": "DEPRECATED: Weight in stones" },		"television": { "description": "Television programmes presented by or closely associated with the subject.", "label": "Television" },		"title": { "description": "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.", "label": "Title", "aliases": [ "office" ]		},		"term": { "description": "Years the person held the title listed above.", "label": "Term" },		"predecessor": { "description": "Person who previously held the title listed above.", "label": "Predecessor" },		"successor": { "description": "Person who subsequently held the title listed above.", "label": "Successor" },		"party": { "description": "If relevant. Field labelled Political party.", "label": "Party" },		"otherparty": { "description": "If relevant. Field labelled Other political affiliations.", "label": "Other party" },		"movement": { "description": "If relevant. Movement can be social, political (non-party), artistic, philosophical, literary, cultural, etc.", "label": "Movement" },		"opponents": { "description": "Notable relevant opponents (e.g., for major political office).", "label": "Opponents" },		"boards": { "description": "For board of directors membership(s), if relevant. Field labeled Board member of.", "label": "Boards" },		"criminal_charges": { "description": "For convicted criminals only. Please be certain to support these parameters with citations from reliable sources in the article body.", "label": "Criminal charge(s)", "aliases": [ "criminal_charge", "criminal charge" ]		},		"criminal_penalty": { "label": "Criminal penalty", "description": "For convicted criminals only. Please be certain to support these parameters with citations from reliable sources, in the article body.", "aliases": [ "criminal penalty" ]		},		"criminal_status": { "label": "Criminal status", "description": "For convicted criminals only. Please be certain to support these parameters with citations from reliable sources, in the article body.", "aliases": [ "judicial_status", "judicial status", "criminal status" ]		},		"spouse": { "description": "Name of spouse(s), followed by years of marriage. Use the format Name (married 1950–present) for a current spouse, and Name (married 1970–1999) for former spouse(s). Separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list. For deceased persons still married at time of death, do not include an end year. may be used.", "label": "Spouse(s)", "aliases": [ "spouses", "spouse(s)" ]		},		"partner": { "description": "For unmarried life partners in a domestic partnership (of any gender or sexual orientation), not business partners. Use the format Name (1950–present) for current partner and Name (1970–1999) for former partner(s).", "label": "Partner(s)", "aliases": [ "partners", "partner(s)", "domestic_partner", "domesticpartner" ]		},		"children": { "description": "Number of children (e.g., 3), or list of independently notable names, in which case, separate entries using Template:Plainlist or Template:Unbulleted list. Names may be preceded by a number to show total children and avoid implying that named children are the only offspring. For privacy reasons, consider omitting the names of children of living persons, unless notable.", "label": "Children" },		"parents": { "description": "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", "label": "Parent(s)" },		"mother": { "description": "Name of mother; include only if subject has one mother who is independently notable or particularly relevant. Overwritten by 'parents' parameter.", "label": "Mother", "type": "string" },		"father": { "description": "Name of father; include only if subject has one father who is independently notable or particularly relevant. Overwritten by 'parents' parameter.", "label": "Father", "type": "string" },		"relatives": { "description": "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.", "label": "Relatives", "aliases": [ "relations" ]		},		"family": { "description": "Family or house of the individual, if notable.", "label": "Family" },		"callsign": { "description": "Amateur radio call sign, if relevant.", "label": "Callsign" },		"awards": { "description": "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.", "label": "Awards" },		"honours": { "description": "Honours the individual has been awarded, if notable.", "label": "Honours", "aliases": [ "honors" ]		},		"website": { "description": "Official website only. Unofficial websites should be placed under ==External links== in the body of the article. Use undefined. Do not include the www. part unless the server requires it. Use camel case capitalization to make multiword domain names easier to read.", "label": "Website", "aliases": [ "homepage", "URL", "url" ],			"type": "content", "example": "example.com", "suggested": true },		"module": { "description": "Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.", "label": "Module", "aliases": [ "misc" ]		},		"module2": { "description": "Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.", "label": "Module two", "aliases": [ "misc2" ]		},		"module3": { "description": "Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.", "label": "Module three", "aliases": [ "misc3" ]		},		"module4": { "description": "Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.", "label": "Module four", "aliases": [ "misc4" ]		},		"module5": { "description": "Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.", "label": "Module five", "aliases": [ "misc5" ]		},		"module6": { "description": "Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one.", "label": "Module six", "aliases": [ "misc6" ]		},		"child": { "label": "DEPRECATED: Use as an embedded infobox", "description": "DEPRECATED: Use this infobox within another one. For experts only.", "example": "yes", "deprecated": true, "aliases": [ "embed" ]		},		"signature": { "description": "An image of the person's signature. Please use image name: abc.jpg, xpz.png, 123.gif, etc.", "label": "Signature", "type": "wiki-file-name" },		"signature_type": { "description": "Alter from Signature to, for example, Seal", "label": "Signature type", "type": "string" },		"signature_size": { "description": "Default is 150px. If necessary, a signature can be resized manually as per the \"image_size\" parameter.", "label": "Signature size" },		"signature_alt": { "description": "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.", "label": "Signature alt", "aliases": [ "signature alt" ],			"type": "string" },		"footnotes": { "description": "Notes about any of the infobox data.", "label": "Footnotes" },		"abovestyle": { "description": "DEPRECATED: A CSS style to use for the individual's name, over-riding the community norm. Only use in exception circumstances.", "label": "DEPRECATED: Name CSS over-ride", "deprecated": true },		"image_upright": { "label": "Image upright", "description": "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%).", "example": "1.15", "default": "1", "type": "number" },		"landscape": { "label": "Landscape", "description": "Set to yes when using wide, short images. The image height (rather than width) will be limited to 200 pixels.", "type": "boolean" },		"burial_place": { "label": "Burial place", "description": "Place of burial, alternative to 'Resting place' Displays the label 'Burial place'.", "type": "content" },		"burial_coordinates": { "label": "Burial place coordinates", "description": "Coordinates for place of burial, to accompany 'Burial place'. Use °N, °W template." },		"influences": { "label": "DEPRECATED: Influences", "description": "DEPRECATED and unused in the infobox. Do not use.", "deprecated": "Deprecated. Unused in the infobox. Do not use." },		"influenced": { "label": "DEPRECATED: Influenced", "description": "DEPRECATED and unused in the infobox. Do not use.", "deprecated": "Deprecated. Unused in the infobox. Do not use." },		"home_town": { "aliases": [ "home town" ],			"label": "DEPRECATED: home_town", "description": "The place where the person was raised and matured, if different from birth place.", "deprecated": "DEPRECATED and now unused in the infobox. Do not use." },		"nocat_wdimage": { "label": "nocat_wdimage", "description": "Where an infobox has no image but Wikidata has an image name, add an image or |nocat_wdimage=yes to the infobox.", "type": "string" }	},	"paramOrder": [ "honorific_prefix", "name", "honorific_suffix", "image", "image_upright", "landscape", "image_size", "alt", "caption", "native_name", "native_name_lang", "pronunciation", "other_names", "siglum", "birth_name", "birth_date", "birth_place", "baptised", "disappeared_date", "disappeared_place", "disappeared_status", "death_date", "death_place", "death_cause", "body_discovered", "resting_place", "resting_place_coordinates", "burial_place", "burial_coordinates", "monuments", "nationality", "citizenship", "education", "alma_mater", "occupation", "years_active", "era", "employer", "organization", "agent", "known_for", "notable_works", "style", "net_worth", "height", "height_m", "height_cm", "height_ft", "height_in", "weight", "weight_kg", "weight_lb", "weight_st", "television", "title", "term", "predecessor", "successor", "party", "otherparty", "movement", "opponents", "boards", "criminal_charges", "criminal_penalty", "criminal_status", "spouse", "partner", "children", "parents", "mother", "father", "relatives", "family", "callsign", "awards", "honours", "website", "module", "module2", "module3", "module4", "module5", "module6", "signature", "signature_type", "signature_size", "signature_alt", "footnotes", "nocat_wdimage", "abovestyle", "child", "influences", "influenced", "home_town" ] }

Tracking categories

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