Michael Martin

British politician (1945–2018)
Person human Q332576
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Summary

Michael Martin was born on July 3, 1945[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on April 29, 2018[3], in Glasgow[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and trade unionist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,319 views/month, #7,111 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Michael Martin[8]
  • Spouse: Mary McLay[9]
  • Child: Paul Martin[10], Mary Ann Martin[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
  • Position held: Speaker of the House of Commons[13], First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means[14], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], member of the House of Lords[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Member of political party: Labour Party[25]
  • Commons category: Michael Martin, Baron Martin of Springburn[26]
  • Family name: Martin[27]
  • Given name: Michael[28], John[29]
  • Work location: London[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
  • Birth name: Michael John Martin[32]
  • Name in native language: Michael Martin, Baron Martin of Springburn[33]
  • Candidacy in election: 2005 United Kingdom general election[34], 2001 United Kingdom general election[35], 1979 United Kingdom general election[36], 1983 United Kingdom general election[37], 1987 United Kingdom general election[38], 1997 United Kingdom general election[39], 1992 United Kingdom general election[40]

Why It Matters

Michael Martin has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Michael Martin born?

Michael Martin was born in Glasgow[2].

Where did Michael Martin die?

Michael Martin died in Glasgow[4].

Who were Michael Martin's parents?

Michael Martin's father was Michael Martin[8].

Who was Michael Martin married to?

Michael Martin's spouses include Mary McLay[9].

What did Michael Martin do for work?

Michael Martin worked as a politician[5] and trade unionist[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . TheyWorkForYou. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . TheyWorkForYou. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . TheyWorkForYou. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [6] ↑ . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Sam11333 · 2026-10-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Michael, John
    Work location → London
    Instance of → human
    Candidacy in election → 2005 United Kingdom general election, 2001 United Kingdom general election, 1979 United Kingdom general election +4
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Child: Paul Martin"
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