A life history is a record of a person's life, typically including biographical information, events, and accomplishments. A BIOGRAPHY is a written account of a person's life, usually written by someone else. An OBITUARY is a notice of death, usually published in a newspaper, that typically includes a brief BIOGRAPHY of the deceased. An AUTOBIOGRAPHY is a written account of a person's life written by the person themselves. A VITA is a brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and experiences, often used as part of a job application.