Martin Carthy

British musician
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Martin Carthy

Summary

Martin Carthy is a human[1]. He was born in Hatfield[2]. He was born on May 21, 1941[3]. He worked as a guitarist[4] and singer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (741 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Martin Carthy was born in Hatfield[2].
  • Martin Carthy was born on May 21, 1941[3].
  • Among Martin Carthy's spouses was Norma Waterson[7].
  • A child of Martin Carthy was Eliza Carthy[8].
  • Martin Carthy held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Martin Carthy's professions included guitarist[4].
  • Martin Carthy worked as a singer[5].
  • Martin Carthy received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[10].
  • Martin Carthy is recorded as male[11].
  • Martin Carthy's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Martin Carthy's record label is recorded as Topic Records[13].
  • Martin Carthy's Commons category is recorded as Martin Carthy[14].
  • Martin Carthy's family name is recorded as Carthy[15].
  • Martin Carthy's given name is recorded as Martin[16].
  • Martin Carthy's instrument is recorded as guitar[17].
  • Martin Carthy's instrument is recorded as voice[18].
  • Martin Carthy's described by source is recorded as The Walton's Guide to Irish Music[19].
  • Martin Carthy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Martin Carthy's start of work period is recorded as 1960[21].

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Origins and Family

Martin Carthy's place of birth was Hatfield[2]. He was born on May 21, 1941[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist[4] and singer[5].

Recognition

Martin Carthy received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[10].

Personal Life

Martin Carthy was married to Norma Waterson[7]. A child of him was Eliza Carthy[8].

Why It Matters

Martin Carthy ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (741 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Martin Carthy born?

Martin Carthy's place of birth was Hatfield[2].

Who was Martin Carthy married to?

Martin Carthy's spouses include Norma Waterson[7].

What did Martin Carthy do for work?

Martin Carthy worked as guitarist[4] and singer[5].

What awards did Martin Carthy receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument guitar, voice
    Award received
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    Place of birth Hatfield
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