Taxonomy Persons MMDD

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The Taxonomy Persons MMDD mind map template provides a comprehensive classification system for describing individuals across historical, cultural, and administrative contexts. With 295 nodes organized into 9 major branches, it covers professions (from Faqir to Shipbuilder), naming conventions (kunya, ism, nisbah), origin and affiliation (Ethno/Tribal-Cultural and Religious-Confessional), titles (secular, clerical, university), kinship degrees, and functional roles (correspondents, administrative, notarial). Key branches include 'Explanations: A = actor R = reactor O = official F = facilitator, mediator, broker' and 'User management' for tracking originators and collaborators. This template serves as a structured reference for historians, genealogists, and data modelers building person-centric databases or ontologies.

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When to use this template

Historians and data modelers

Building a historical person database for a research project on medieval Mediterranean trade networks.

Genealogists and anthropologists

Classifying characters in a genealogical study of multi-ethnic families across Ottoman and Venetian territories.

Digital humanities researchers and archivists

Designing an ontology for a digital humanities platform that tracks roles and affiliations of individuals in archival documents.

How to use this template

Step 1

Open and Explore the Core Structure

Launch the .xmind file to browse the nine major branches including professions, naming conventions, and administrative roles.

Step 2

Navigate and Expand Detailed Subcategories

Expand specific nodes like Artisan or Titles to view the 295 detailed subcategories and functional role definitions.

Step 3

Customize Content for Your Project

Add your own nodes under User Management or Names to adapt the taxonomy for your specific database or historical research.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Taxonomy Persons MMDD mind map used for?

It is a structured classification system for describing individuals in historical or genealogical research, covering professions, names, origins, titles, kinship, and functions.

How is the 'Explanations: A = actor R = reactor O = official F = facilitator, mediator, broker' used?

These codes classify functional roles in transactions or administrative processes, helping model who initiates, receives, or mediates actions.

Does this template include naming conventions for different cultures?

Yes, it covers Arabic (kunya, nasab), Hebrew, Italian, Greek, Turkish, and Coptic naming patterns, including given names, family names, and nicknames.

Can I customize the 'User management' section in Xmind?

Absolutely. You can add or edit nodes under 'Originator of item', 'Collaborator', 'Colleague', and 'Member of group x' to track contributors.

What types of titles are included in the 'Title' branch?

Secular titles (Emir, Sultan, Duke), clerical titles (Pope, Bishop, Imam), and university titles (Magister, Doctor, Professor) are listed.

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