Edward Martyn

Irish nationalist and cultural activist (1859-1923)
Person human Q1292960
Edward Martyn
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Edward Martyn

Summary

Edward Martyn is a human[1]. Born in County Galway[2], he… he was born on January 30, 1859[3]. He died in County Galway[4]. He died on December 5, 1923[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Martyn's place of birth was County Galway[2].
  • Edward Martyn died in County Galway[4].
  • Edward Martyn was born on January 30, 1859[3].
  • Edward Martyn was born on January 31, 1859[9].
  • Edward Martyn died on December 5, 1923[5].
  • Edward Martyn died on December 15, 1923[10].
  • Edward Martyn's father was John Martyn[11].
  • Edward Martyn's mother was Annie Mary Josephine Smith[12].
  • Edward Martyn held citizenship in Irish Free State[13].
  • Edward Martyn held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Edward Martyn worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Martyn worked as a writer[7].
  • Edward Martyn's education included a stint at Belvedere College[15].
  • Edward Martyn was educated at Wimbledon College[16].
  • Edward Martyn's education included a stint at Christ Church[17].
  • Edward Martyn is recorded as male[18].
  • Edward Martyn's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edward Martyn's Commons category is recorded as Edward Martyn[20].
  • The cause of death was brain cancer[21].
  • Edward Martyn's family name is recorded as Martyn[22].
  • Edward Martyn's given name is recorded as Edward[23].
  • Edward Martyn's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Edward Martyn's described by source is recorded as Thom's Irish Who's Who[25].
  • Edward Martyn's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[26].
  • Edward Martyn's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Martyn's place of birth was County Galway[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 30, 1859[3] and January 31, 1859[9]. His father was John Martyn[11]. His mother was Annie Mary Josephine Smith[12].

Education

Educated at Belvedere College[15], a secondary school[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1832[30]; Wimbledon College[16], a secondary school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1892[33]; and Christ Church[17], a college of the University of Oxford[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1546[36], headquartered in Oxford[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 5, 1923[5] and December 15, 1923[10]. Edward Martyn passed away in County Galway[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[21].

Why It Matters

Edward Martyn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Edward Martyn born?

Born in County Galway[2], Edward Martyn…

Where did Edward Martyn die?

Edward Martyn died in County Galway[4].

Who were Edward Martyn's parents?

Edward Martyn's father was John Martyn[11]. Edward Martyn's mother was Annie Mary Josephine Smith[12].

What did Edward Martyn do for work?

Edward Martyn worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

Where did Edward Martyn go to school?

Edward Martyn was educated at Belvedere College[15], Wimbledon College[16], and Christ Church[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Annie Mary Josephine Smith
    Place of birth County Galway
    Manner of death natural causes
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