Martin Brasier

British paleontologist
Person human Q6775048
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Summary

Martin Brasier was born on April 12, 1947[1], in Wimbledon[2]. He died on December 16, 2014[3], in Burford[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5] and biologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
  • Employer: University of Oxford[9]
  • Educated at: University of London[10]
  • Award received: Lyell Medal[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Cause of death: traffic collision[13]
  • Family name: Brasier[14]
  • Given name: Martin[15], David[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]

Why It Matters

Martin Brasier has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

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 a paleontologist[5] and biologist[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].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · IFPNI Staff · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received → —
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