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Oxford University pays tribute to technology visionary James Martin Oxford University pays tribute to technology visionary James Martin
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The largest ever donor to Oxford University and "extraordinary intellect" Dr James Martin has died, the university has confirmed.The largest ever donor to Oxford University and "extraordinary intellect" Dr James Martin has died, the university has confirmed.
The body of 79-year-old British-born Martin was found by a kayaker on Monday floating off the coast of Agar's Island in Bermuda where he lived, according to local reports.The body of 79-year-old British-born Martin was found by a kayaker on Monday floating off the coast of Agar's Island in Bermuda where he lived, according to local reports.
A police spokesman told the Bermuda Sun officers were investigating how the author and philanthropist died, but said there appeared to be no suspicious circumstances.A police spokesman told the Bermuda Sun officers were investigating how the author and philanthropist died, but said there appeared to be no suspicious circumstances.
Martin's record-breaking donation to Oxford University, believed to be more than £60 million, created the Oxford Martin School in 2005 – a research centre that addresses pressing global issues.Martin's record-breaking donation to Oxford University, believed to be more than £60 million, created the Oxford Martin School in 2005 – a research centre that addresses pressing global issues.
The Pulitzer nominee was best known for his popular books on computing and related technology, including The Wired Society which predicted the internet, and The Meaning Of The 21st Century.The Pulitzer nominee was best known for his popular books on computing and related technology, including The Wired Society which predicted the internet, and The Meaning Of The 21st Century.
Professor Andrew Hamilton, the vice-chancellor of Oxford University, said: "James Martin was a true visionary whose exceptional generosity established the Oxford Martin School, allowing researchers from across the disciplines to work together on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing humanity.Professor Andrew Hamilton, the vice-chancellor of Oxford University, said: "James Martin was a true visionary whose exceptional generosity established the Oxford Martin School, allowing researchers from across the disciplines to work together on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing humanity.
"His impact will be felt for generations to come, as through the school he has enabled researchers to address the biggest questions of the 21st century.""His impact will be felt for generations to come, as through the school he has enabled researchers to address the biggest questions of the 21st century."
In a statement the university said: "James Martin was an inspiration to millions – an extraordinary intellect, with wide-ranging interests, boundless energy and an unwavering commitment to addressing the greatest challenges facing humanity."In a statement the university said: "James Martin was an inspiration to millions – an extraordinary intellect, with wide-ranging interests, boundless energy and an unwavering commitment to addressing the greatest challenges facing humanity."
The director of the Martin School, Professor Ian Goldin, said the research centre was a permanent legacy and a fitting tribute.The director of the Martin School, Professor Ian Goldin, said the research centre was a permanent legacy and a fitting tribute.
"The Oxford Martin School embodies Jim's concern for humanity, his creativity, his curiosity, and his optimism," he said."The Oxford Martin School embodies Jim's concern for humanity, his creativity, his curiosity, and his optimism," he said.
"Jim provided not only the founding vision, but was intimately involved with the school and our many programmes. We have lost a towering intellect, guiding visionary and a wonderful close friend.""Jim provided not only the founding vision, but was intimately involved with the school and our many programmes. We have lost a towering intellect, guiding visionary and a wonderful close friend."
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