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Requested moves

• 08 Jun 2023 – Igor Julio (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Igor (footballer, born 1998) by 90.255.15.152 (t · c); see discussion
• 08 Jun 2023 – HBz (DJ-Duo) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to HBz by 2A00:23EE:2678:4134:D495:A8FF:FE47:A2EE (t · c); see discussion
• 07 Jun 2023 – Karl Friedrich, Prince of Hohenzollern (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Karl Friedrich von Hohenzollern by D1551D3N7 (t · c); see discussion
• 07 Jun 2023 – Prince Luitpold of Bavaria (b. 1951) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Luitpold Prinz von Bayern by D1551D3N7 (t · c); see discussion
• 07 Jun 2023 – Prince Heinrich of Hanover (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Heinrich Prinz von Hannover by D1551D3N7 (t · c); see discussion
• 07 Jun 2023 – Franz, Duke of Bavaria (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Franz von Bayern by D1551D3N7 (t · c); see discussion
• 07 Jun 2023 – Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn and Taxis (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Johannes von Thurn und Taxis by D1551D3N7 (t · c); see discussion
• 07 Jun 2023 – Friedrich Wilhelm, Prince of Hohenzollern (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Friedrich Wilhelm Prinz von Hohenzollern by D1551D3N7 (t · c); see discussion
• 07 Jun 2023 – Princess Irmingard of Bavaria (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Irmingard von Bayern by D1551D3N7 (t · c); see discussion
• 07 Jun 2023 – Prince Ernst August of Hanover (born 1954) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Ernst August von Hannover (born 1954) by D1551D3N7 (t · c); see discussion

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Notice of RfC on Colleen Ballinger

There's currently a RfC asking should the biography of Colleen Ballinger include an infobox? The input of uninvolved editors would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! - Nemov (talk) 19:18, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

Requested move at Talk:Leopoldo Saínz de la Maza#Requested move 22 April 2023

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Leopoldo Saínz de la Maza#Requested move 22 April 2023 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Wikiexplorationandhelping (talk) 14:14, 29 April 2023 (UTC)

FAR for Henry Moore

I have nominated Henry Moore for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets the featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" in regards to the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. Z1720 (talk) 15:57, 30 April 2023 (UTC)

RfC on establishing a biography infobox guideline

You are invited to join the discussion at Village pump (proposals). Nemov (talk) 18:56, 2 May 2023 (UTC)

Requested move at Talk:Tamaz V. Gamkrelidze#Requested move 26 April 2023

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Tamaz V. Gamkrelidze#Requested move 26 April 2023 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. SkyWarrior 19:17, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

RfC about WP:COP-HERITAGE

See Wikipedia talk:Categorization of people#RfC about WP:COPHERITAGE

WP:FORUMSHOPPING to overturn prior Categories for Discussion results concerning overcategorization by ethnicity. This would change to "at least one" (from zero or one), a major shift for descent and diaspora categories contrary to 18 years of documented guidelines. Most biographies should have zero descent categories, as Wikipedia:Categorization of people#By nationality and occupation are sufficient. Some may have one, but there has never been a documented need for two or more, and certainly never "at least one". It could explode the number of such categories.
William Allen Simpson (talk) 07:38, 5 May 2023 (UTC)

H.A. Willis

Editors' comments are sought at Talk:H._A._Willis regarding whether the infobox should note that one child has died. Mitch Ames (talk) 23:27, 7 May 2023 (UTC)

Tommy Sheehan (Survivor contestant) nominated for deletion

The article Tommy Sheehan (Survivor contestant) is nominated for deletion. Your input there is welcome. George Ho (talk) 23:34, 9 May 2023 (UTC)

List of Survivor (American TV series) winners nominated for deletion

I nominated List of Survivor (American TV series) winners for deletion. Your input there is welcome. George Ho (talk) 19:20, 11 May 2023 (UTC)

Chris Kempczinski

Hello, WikiProject Biography editors! On behalf of McDonald's, I've submitted a few requests to update the page for president and CEO Chris Kempczinski. In addition to a proposed addition about his current tenure, I've suggested adding mention of his Economic Club of Chicago speech and adding additional text about his tenure as president of McDonald's USA.

Users Crystallizedcarbon and FeldBum have been helpful in updating the article on my behalf, but there are multiple edit requests which remain open and I'm hoping some editors here may be able to help. Thanks for your consideration. MattMcDonalds (talk) 20:04, 11 May 2023 (UTC)

Discussion opened regarding early Chinese aristocrats

There is a proposal that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject to make changes to how surnames of early Chinese figures are defined in a particular infobox at Talk:Chinese surname#Proposal to make changes to a protected template regarding Chinese surnames. Casting a wide net after no interest from more targeted WikiProjects. Folly Mox (talk) 03:36, 14 May 2023 (UTC)

Edward III of England Featured article review

I have nominated Edward III of England for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets the featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" in regards to the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 15:17, 14 May 2023 (UTC)

Seeking Reviewers: William Graif

Hello, seeking reviews on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:William_Graif

Please assist in making it publish-worthy, thanks so much! :) Binchy10 (talk) 03:46, 15 May 2023 (UTC)

Infobox officeholder

Disregard

Aquabluetesla and I are in disagreement about whether template officeholder should be used for, e.g., deans. See the discussion at Talk:R. Duane Ireland. Input from knowledgeable editors will be appreciated. Thanks! --Randykitty (talk) 08:18, 15 May 2023 (UTC)

The officeholder infobox is the only way to list the position of dean in the infobox and this is how it is done on most American university dean articles. I have added an academic infobox module to list what is unable to be listed with the officeholder infobox. I don’t think there is any real issue here. Aquabluetesla (talk) 16:50, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

• Please keep the discussion centralized at Talk:R. Duane Ireland. Thanks. --Randykitty (talk) 17:40, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

Third opinion posted. – Reidgreg (talk) 23:35, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

Early life of Keith Miller Featured article review

I have nominated Early life of Keith Miller for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets the featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" in regards to the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:46, 15 May 2023 (UTC)

RfC on lead of Ronald Reagan

You're invited to particpate in a discussion regarding the lead in the biography of Ronald Reagan. Thanks! Nemov (talk) 13:00, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

Good article reassessment for Brian Halligan

Brian Halligan has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. CMD (talk) 12:18, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

Loosey LaDuca

I've nominated Loosey LaDuca (American drag performer) for Good article status, if any project members are interested in improving or reviewing. Thanks! ---Another Believer _(Talk) 19:42, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

Mistress Isabelle Brooks

I've also nominated Mistress Isabelle Brooks for Good status, if any project members care to improve or review. Thanks! ---Another Believer _(Talk) 20:39, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

Requested move at Talk:Henrietta Maria#Requested move 10 May 2023

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Henrietta Maria#Requested move 10 May 2023 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. EggRoll97 ^(talk) 03:42, 18 May 2023 (UTC)

Discussion about reality TV players at WT:NBIO

I opened the discussion about reality TV players and WP:NACTOR at WT:NBIO. Link: Wikipedia talk:Notability (people)#Applying NACTOR to reality TV contestants. George Ho (talk) 17:31, 19 May 2023 (UTC)

Good article reassessment for Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 13:34, 20 May 2023 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Lester E. Holt

The article Lester E. Holt has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

Fails the notability guideline. Currently cited to two sources: (1) Find a Grave, in contravention of WP:RSP#Find a Grave (2) A hand-waved collection of 30 newspapers, seven of which repeat the same information that amounts to "airplane tester died in crash".

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Newer discussion at Talk:George Maharis (2023)

Link: Talk:George Maharis#Arrest (2023). George Ho (talk) 23:42, 27 May 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red - June 2023

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Requested move at Talk:Kyle Spencer#Requested move 30 May 2023

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Kyle Spencer#Requested move 30 May 2023 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. UtherSRG (talk) 19:23, 30 May 2023 (UTC)

Jud Birza and Maryanne Oketch nominated for deletion

Individual articles about Jud Birza (AFD) and Maryanne Oketch (AFD) have been nominated for deletion. Your inputs there are welcome. George Ho (talk) 22:32, 30 May 2023 (UTC)

Tagging bot proposed

An experienced bot op has volunteered to tag thousands of biographies for this WikiProject. Please see Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/Qwerfjkl (bot) 19. The proposal is to tag only the most obvious articles, so there should be a very high success rate. WhatamIdoing (talk) 17:48, 31 May 2023 (UTC)

Philip Cross (Wikipedian)

The entry Philip Cross (Wikipedian) has been created, if any project members are interested in bios about the Wikipedia community. ---Another Believer _(Talk) 17:22, 4 June 2023 (UTC)

Good article reassessment for Edmund Andros

Edmund Andros has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Onegreatjoke (talk) 19:24, 7 June 2023 (UTC)

Controversies

Need a bit of help--I can never find that place that suggests "Controversy sections are discouraged". Thanks, Drmies (talk) 20:49, 9 June 2023 (UTC)