Martin Brasier

British paleontologist
Person human Q6775048
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Martin Brasier

Summary

Martin Brasier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wimbledon[2]. He was born on April 12, 1947[3]. He passed away in Burford[4]. He died on December 16, 2014[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Martin Brasier's place of birth was Wimbledon[2].
  • Martin Brasier passed away in Burford[4].
  • Martin Brasier was born on April 12, 1947[3].
  • Martin Brasier died on December 16, 2014[5].
  • Martin Brasier held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Martin Brasier's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Martin Brasier was employed by University of Oxford[9].
  • Martin Brasier's education included a stint at University of London[10].
  • Martin Brasier received the Lyell Medal[11].
  • Martin Brasier is recorded as male[12].
  • Martin Brasier's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[14].
  • Martin Brasier's family name is recorded as Brasier[15].
  • Martin Brasier's given name is recorded as Martin[16].
  • Martin Brasier's given name is recorded as David[17].
  • Martin Brasier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wimbledon[2], Martin Brasier… he was born on April 12, 1947[3].

Education

Martin Brasier was educated at University of London[10].

Career and Affiliations

Martin Brasier worked as a paleontologist[6]. Among his employers was University of Oxford[9].

Recognition

Martin Brasier received the Lyell Medal[11].

Death and Burial

Martin Brasier died on December 16, 2014[5]. He passed away in Burford[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[14].

Why It Matters

Martin Brasier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Martin Brasier born?

Martin Brasier was born in Wimbledon[2].

Where did Martin Brasier die?

Martin Brasier passed away in Burford[4].

What did Martin Brasier do for work?

Martin Brasier worked as paleontologist[6].

Where did Martin Brasier go to school?

Martin Brasier was educated at University of London[10].

What awards did Martin Brasier receive?

Honors received include Lyell Medal[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . geolsoc.org.uk. geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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