Biography Wiki:Notability
Notability Standards
To be included in Biography Wiki, a subject must meet the following criteria:
General Standard
A person is considered notable if they have received significant coverage in reliable, independent sources — meaning coverage that is more than a passing mention and is not based on press releases or self-published material.
Specific Criteria
A person is presumed notable if they meet at least one of the following:
- Has held elected or appointed public office at a regional or national level
- Has been the subject of a published book by a mainstream publisher
- Has been profiled in a major newspaper, magazine, or broadcast outlet
- Has founded, led, or played a significant role in a well-known organization or company
- Has made a recognized contribution to their field (science, arts, law, medicine, etc.)
- Has been involved in a matter of significant public interest as a primary subject
What Does Not Qualify
- Social media following alone
- Local business ownership without broader coverage
- Being related to a notable person
- Self-promotion or paid coverage
Disputing Inclusion or Exclusion
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