# Gervase Markham

> British computer programmer (1978–2018)

**Wikidata**: [Q5553492](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5553492)  
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## Summary
Gervase Markham was a British computer programmer who worked at the Mozilla Foundation and received an O'Reilly Open Source Award in 2006.

## Biography
- Born: June 21, 1978, United Kingdom
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Education: University of Oxford
- Known for: Programming work at the Mozilla Foundation
- Employer(s): Mozilla Foundation (2001-2018)
- Field(s): Programming, software engineering

## Contributions
Gervase Markham worked as a programmer at the Mozilla Foundation from 2001 until his death in 2018. He was recognized for his contributions to open-source software development and received the O'Reilly Open Source Award in 2006.

## FAQs
### Q: When did Gervase Markham die?
A: He died on July 28, 2018, from salivary gland cancer.

### Q: What was Gervase Markham's primary occupation?
A: He was a computer programmer and software engineer.

### Q: Which organization did Gervase Markham work for?
A: He worked for the Mozilla Foundation from 2001 to 2018.

## Why They Matter
Gervase Markham made significant contributions to open-source software development through his work at the Mozilla Foundation. His work helped advance web technologies and open-source projects, influencing the development of modern web browsers and related technologies. Without his contributions, the evolution of open-source web development might have proceeded differently.

## Notable For
- Received the O'Reilly Open Source Award in 2006
- Worked at the Mozilla Foundation from 2001 to 2018
- Was educated at the University of Oxford
- Was a British computer programmer

## Body
### Early Life and Education
Gervase Markham was born on June 21, 1978, in the United Kingdom. He was educated at the University of Oxford.

### Career
Markham worked as a programmer at the Mozilla Foundation from 2001 until his death in 2018. During this period, he contributed to various open-source projects and received recognition for his work.

### Awards and Recognition
In 2006, Markham received the O'Reilly Open Source Award for his contributions to open-source software development.

### Death
Gervase Markham died on July 28, 2018, from salivary gland cancer. He died of natural causes.

## References

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