Thomas Martin

British historian of science
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Summary

Thomas Martin was born on July 26, 1893[1]. He died on September 11, 1971[2]. He worked as a historian of science[3] and administrator[4]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[6]
  • Position held: President of the British Society for the History of Science[7]
  • Employer: Royal Institution[8], Institute of Physics[9], Government of the United Kingdom[10]
  • Educated at: University College London[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Military branch: Royal Artillery[13]
  • Family name: Martin[14]
  • Given name: Thomas[15]
  • Described at URL: https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/F7CC6ECE6329301555921283CB175535/S0007087400012188a.pdf/thomas-martin.pdf[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]

FAQs

What did Thomas Martin do for work?

Thomas Martin worked as a historian of science[3] and administrator[4].

Where did Thomas Martin go to school?

Thomas Martin was educated at University College London[11].

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