Martin Biddle

British archaeologist
Person human Q6775001
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Martin Biddle

Summary

Martin Biddle is a human[1]. Born in London Borough of Harrow[2], he… he was born on June 4, 1937[3]. He worked as an anthropologist[4], medieval archaeologist[5], university teacher[6], and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London Borough of Harrow[2], Martin Biddle…
  • Martin Biddle was born on June 4, 1937[3].
  • Among Martin Biddle's spouses was Birthe Kjølbye-Biddle[9].
  • Martin Biddle held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Martin Biddle worked as an anthropologist[4].
  • Martin Biddle's professions included medieval archaeologist[5].
  • Martin Biddle's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Martin Biddle worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Martin Biddle's field of work was medieval archaeology[11].
  • Martin Biddle was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[12].
  • Martin Biddle's education included a stint at Pembroke College[13].
  • Martin Biddle received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Martin Biddle received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Martin Biddle received the Fellow of the British Academy[16].
  • Martin Biddle received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[17].
  • Martin Biddle was a member of British Academy[18].
  • Martin Biddle is recorded as male[19].
  • Martin Biddle's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Martin Biddle's family name is recorded as Biddle[21].
  • Martin Biddle's given name is recorded as Martin[22].
  • Martin Biddle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Martin Biddle's has works in the collection is recorded as RI OPAC[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in London Borough of Harrow[2], Martin Biddle… he was born on June 4, 1937[3].

Education

Educated at Merchant Taylors' School[12], an independent school[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1927[27] and Pembroke College[13], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1347[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[4], medieval archaeologist[5], university teacher[6], and archaeologist[7]. Martin Biddle's field of work was medieval archaeology[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Fellow of the British Academy[16], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[17].

Personal Life

Among Martin Biddle's spouses was Birthe Kjølbye-Biddle[9].

Why It Matters

Martin Biddle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was Martin Biddle born?

Born in London Borough of Harrow[2], Martin Biddle…

Who was Martin Biddle married to?

Martin Biddle's spouses include Birthe Kjølbye-Biddle[9].

What did Martin Biddle do for work?

Martin Biddle worked as anthropologist[4], medieval archaeologist[5], university teacher[6], and archaeologist[7].

Where did Martin Biddle go to school?

Martin Biddle was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[12] and Pembroke College[13].

What awards did Martin Biddle receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], Fellow of the British Academy[16], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] ↑ . 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. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11h ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → RI OPAC
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  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Instance of → human
    Award received → Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the British Academy +1
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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