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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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