Samuel Johnson life story was considered to be the first biography in English.
Margery Kempe
The person you are referring to is likely Saint Margaret, whose life story was written by Osbern Bokenham in the 15th century. Bokenham's work is considered one of the earliest biographies written in English.
That would be Margery Kempe who was known as a Christian mystic .
Margery Kempe
The first biography written in English is generally attributed to Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur," which was written in the 15th century. This work is not a traditional biography per se, but it recounts the life of King Arthur and his knights in a narrative form.
"The Life of Samuel Johnson" by James Boswell is commonly considered the first modern biography. Published in 1791, it offers a detailed and intimate portrayal of the famous English writer and lexicographer Dr. Samuel Johnson. Boswell's approach to biography, which included personal details and conversations with the subject, set a new standard for the genre.
Non-fiction. A biography is a story about a person's life.
Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson
George Atherton Aitken has written: 'The life and works of John Arbuthnot' -- subject(s): Satire, English, History and criticism, Authors, English, Biography, English Satire, English Authors 'The life of Richard Steele' -- subject(s): Biography, Politicians, History, Journalists, English Authors
He was our first president.
The Gospel of Matthew is often considered the biography book in the New Testament as it focuses on the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus Christ from a detailed and structured narrative perspective.
Scottish lawyer James Boswell is credited with writing the first modern biography in 1791. It was titled The Life of Samuel Johnson.