Gervase Markham

British computer programmer (1978–2018)
Person human Q5553492
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Gervase Markham

Summary

Gervase Markham is a human[1]. He was born in United Kingdom[2]. He was born on June 21, 1978[3]. He died on July 28, 2018[4]. He worked as an engineer[5] and programmer[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Gervase Markham's place of birth was United Kingdom[2].
  • Gervase Markham was born on June 21, 1978[3].
  • Gervase Markham was born on January 1, 1978[8].
  • Gervase Markham died on July 28, 2018[4].
  • Gervase Markham's father was Frederick Charles Theodore Markham[9].
  • Gervase Markham's mother was Suzanna Pauline Steel[10].
  • Gervase Markham held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Gervase Markham's professions included engineer[5].
  • Gervase Markham worked as a programmer[6].
  • Gervase Markham's field of work was programmer[12].
  • Among Gervase Markham's employers was Mozilla Foundation[13].
  • Gervase Markham's education included a stint at University of Oxford[14].
  • Gervase Markham received the O'Reilly Open Source Award[15].
  • Gervase Markham is recorded as male[16].
  • Gervase Markham's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gervase William Markham is named after Gervase Markham[18].
  • The cause of death was salivary gland cancer[19].
  • Gervase Markham's family name is recorded as Markham[20].
  • Gervase Markham's given name is recorded as Gervase[21].
  • Gervase Markham's official website is recorded as http://www.gerv.net/[22].
  • Gervase Markham's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Gervase Markham's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Gervase Markham's different from is recorded as Gervase Markham[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in United Kingdom[2], Gervase Markham… Recorded date of birth include June 21, 1978[3] and January 1, 1978[8]. His father was Frederick Charles Theodore Markham[9]. His mother was Suzanna Pauline Steel[10].

Education

Gervase Markham was educated at University of Oxford[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[5] and programmer[6]. Gervase Markham's field of work was programmer[12]. Among his employers was Mozilla Foundation[13].

Recognition

Gervase Markham received the O'Reilly Open Source Award[15].

Death and Burial

Gervase Markham died on July 28, 2018[4]. The cause of death was salivary gland cancer[19].

Why It Matters

Gervase Markham is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Gervase Markham born?

Born in United Kingdom[2], Gervase Markham…

Who were Gervase Markham's parents?

Gervase Markham's father was Frederick Charles Theodore Markham[9]. Gervase Markham's mother was Suzanna Pauline Steel[10].

What did Gervase Markham do for work?

Gervase Markham worked as engineer[5] and programmer[6].

Where did Gervase Markham go to school?

Gervase Markham was educated at University of Oxford[14].

What awards did Gervase Markham receive?

Honors received include O'Reilly Open Source Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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