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* 1732 – {{c.|1799}}, in this case the first year is certain, and the second year is approximate |
* 1732 – {{c.|1799}}, in this case the first year is certain, and the second year is approximate |
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* {{c.|1732}} – {{c.|1799}}, both the years shown and the date range are approximately known |
* {{c.|1732}} – {{c.|1799}}, both the years shown and the date range are approximately known |
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| − | ==Use in Familypedia== |
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| − | We use "c" frequently in page names for individuals, before one or both of the "years" that form part of standard page names. No space between it and the year. |
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| − | Here it does not mean "approximate to within a couple of years", as some users would like it to. It can imply a much wider level of uncertainty, though seldom more than 50 years. The value of having a broad interpretation is that every page has some indication of date, so that readers can see at a glance whether a page they have found refers to someone born in the century or half-century that interests them. |
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| − | If you want to search only for people who were born or lived in a particular timespan, you may like to try some of the targeted searches that [[Semantic MediaWiki]] is good at. See [[Help:SMW]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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