Martin Seymour-Smith

British writer (1928-1998)
Person human Q734741
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Martin Seymour-Smith

Summary

Martin Seymour-Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 24, 1928[3]. He passed away in Bexhill-on-Sea[4]. He died on July 1, 1998[5]. He worked as a poet[6], literary critic[7], and astrologer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Martin Seymour-Smith…
  • Martin Seymour-Smith died in Bexhill-on-Sea[4].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith was born on April 24, 1928[3].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith died on July 1, 1998[5].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith's professions included poet[6].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith worked as an astrologer[8].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith was educated at Highgate School[11].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith is recorded as male[12].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith's given name is recorded as Martin[14].
  • Martin Seymour-Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Martin Seymour-Smith… he was born on April 24, 1928[3].

Education

Martin Seymour-Smith was educated at Highgate School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], literary critic[7], and astrologer[8].

Death and Burial

Martin Seymour-Smith died on July 1, 1998[5]. He died in Bexhill-on-Sea[4].

Why It Matters

Martin Seymour-Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

Works attributed to him include The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written[18], a written work[19].

FAQs

Where was Martin Seymour-Smith born?

Martin Seymour-Smith was born in London[2].

Where did Martin Seymour-Smith die?

Martin Seymour-Smith passed away in Bexhill-on-Sea[4].

What did Martin Seymour-Smith do for work?

Martin Seymour-Smith worked as poet[6], literary critic[7], and astrologer[8].

Where did Martin Seymour-Smith go to school?

Martin Seymour-Smith was educated at Highgate School[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [18] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [16] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Bexhill-on-Sea
    Instance of human
    Given name Martin
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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