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in his biography vs on his biography

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In his biography' is used when referring to information that is contained within the biography, while 'on his biography' is used when referring to something that is written or discussed about the biography.

Last updated: February 16, 2024 • 8528 views

in his biography

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to information that is contained within the biography.

Examples:

  • In his biography, the author provides a detailed account of his childhood.
  • There are several interesting anecdotes in his biography.
  • Mr Cohn-Bendit has described in his biography his relationship with the Hungarian people.
  • Tell me something I can't read in his corporate biography.
  • I would like to write his biography one day.
  • I know his biography like the back of my hand.
  • He had agreed to help me with his biography.
  • He agreed to go through parts of his biography.
  • You wrote his biography, roy.
  • Scorpius has shown his biography to very few.
  • I got to know Stuart in 2000 and decided to write his biography.
  • Wants me to write his biography.
  • My dad was reading his biography when I was born.
  • I own a couple Maxwell Lord watches and his biography.
  • If you insist on tackling the 131 prematurely, at least read his biography first.
  • You're reading his biography, aren't you?
  • Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to quote Jean Monnet, and would recommend everyone to read his biography to rediscover the true sense of European integration.
  • There's a second biography hidden underneath.
  • He was never much for biography or possessions.
  • Generally what biographies do, yes.
  • I sometimes say, if you tell me the name of a death row inmate - doesn't matter what state he's in, doesn't matter if I've ever met him before - I'll write his biography for you.
  • Great geniuses have the shortest biographies.

Alternatives:

  • within his biography
  • inside his biography
  • described in his biography
  • mentioned in his biography
  • covered in his biography

on his biography

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to something that is written or discussed about the biography.

Examples:

  • Many scholars have written books on his biography.
  • There is a documentary film on his biography.
  • Mr Cohn-Bendit has described in his biography his relationship with the Hungarian people.
  • I would like to write his biography one day.
  • I know his biography like the back of my hand.
  • He had agreed to help me with his biography.
  • He agreed to go through parts of his biography.
  • You wrote his biography, roy.
  • Scorpius has shown his biography to very few.
  • I got to know Stuart in 2000 and decided to write his biography.
  • Wants me to write his biography.
  • My dad was reading his biography when I was born.
  • I own a couple Maxwell Lord watches and his biography.
  • If you insist on tackling the 131 prematurely, at least read his biography first.
  • You're reading his biography, aren't you?
  • Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to quote Jean Monnet, and would recommend everyone to read his biography to rediscover the true sense of European integration.
  • There's a second biography hidden underneath.
  • He was never much for biography or possessions.
  • Generally what biographies do, yes.
  • I sometimes say, if you tell me the name of a death row inmate - doesn't matter what state he's in, doesn't matter if I've ever met him before - I'll write his biography for you.
  • Great geniuses have the shortest biographies.
  • I'm an avid reader of biographies.

Alternatives:

  • about his biography
  • regarding his biography
  • concerning his biography
  • discussing his biography
  • focused on his biography

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