A biography is a non-fiction account of a person's life written by someone else. It typically covers the subject's major life events, achievements, relationships, and influences.
Here are some other terms that might be relevant:
* Autobiography: This is a non-fiction account of a person's life written by that person themselves.
* Memoir: This is a non-fiction account of a person's life that focuses on a specific period, theme, or aspect of their life.
* Historical account: This can refer to any written record of past events, but it can also be used to describe a biography that is written from a historical perspective.
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