What was autobiography called?

The term "autobiography" was coined in the 17th century, but the concept of writing about one's own life has existed for much longer. In ancient times, biographies and autobiographies were often combined in a single work, and many early autobiographies were written by emperors, rulers, and other important figures. In the 18th century, the genre of autobiography became increasingly popular, and many famous writers, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, wrote their own autobiographies. Today, autobiography remains a popular genre, and many people write about their own lives for personal or professional reasons.