Biographies

Mark Warawa (1950–2019) — Canadian politician Mark Warawa Mark Warawa was a Conservative Party politician who served as Abbotsford city councillor and as Member of Parliament for Langley—Aldergrove from 2004 until his death in 2019.

Markku Into — Finnish poet and figure of Turku's 1960s underground Markku Into Finnish poet, translator and central figure in Turku's 1960s underground. Known for experimental verse, Beat translations, lyrics for rock groups and the debut Tuonela Rock; awarde…

Marko Elsner — Slovenian football defender (1960–2020) Marko Elsner Marko Elsner was a Slovenian professional footballer and defender who played in Yugoslavia and France, earned caps for both Yugoslavia and independent Slovenia, and later remained…

Marko M. Feingold: Austrian Jewish leader and centenarian Holocaust survivor Marko Feingold Marko M. Feingold (1913–2019), Austrian Jewish leader and centenarian Holocaust survivor, imprisoned in Auschwitz and other camps, who later led Salzburg’s Jewish community and pre…

Marko Orlandić: Montenegrin politician and diplomat (1930–2019) Marko Orlandić Montenegrin communist-era politician and diplomat who served on the Federal Executive Council, as Prime Minister and President of Montenegro, and as ambassador to the USSR; died in…

Marko Pantelić Serbian former professional football striker (born 1978), played across Europe and represented Serbia at the 2010 FIFA World Cup; notable spell at Olympiacos where he scored prolif…

Markus Beyer: German Boxing Champion and Three-Time WBC Super-Middleweight Markus Beyer Profile of Markus Beyer (1971–2018), German amateur standout and three-time WBC super‑middleweight world champion, covering his career, achievements, style, and legacy.

Markus Brüderlin Swiss art historian, curator and writer (1958–2014). Director of the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg from 2006 until his unexpected death in March 2014. Known for thematic exhibitions, catal…

Markus Werner — Swiss Novelist (1944–2016) Markus Werner Overview of Swiss writer Markus Werner, his life, major novels, themes and legacy. Covers biography, notable works such as Zündel’s Departure and On the Edge, and his influence on…

Marlene Hagge — American professional golfer and LPGA founder Marlene Hagge Marlene Hagge (1934–2023) was an American professional golfer, one of 13 founders of the LPGA, winner of 26 Tour events including one major, and a World Golf Hall of Fame inductee.

Marlon Brando: life, career, and influence Marlon Brando Comprehensive encyclopedia entry on Marlon Brando — American actor and director, his major films, acting style, awards, activism, and legacy. Covers key roles, methods, and final y…

Marpa Lotsawa (Marpa Chökyi Lodrö) — Tibetan translator and Kagyu founder Marpa Lotsawa Marpa Lotsawa (c.1012–1097) was a Tibetan Buddhist teacher and translator who brought Indian tantric and meditative teachings to Tibet and established the Kagyu transmission throug…

Marques Haynes: Master of Ball Handling Marques Haynes Marques Haynes (1926–2015), famed for lightning-fast dribbling and showmanship, was a long-serving member of the Harlem Globetrotters whose style influenced generations of ballhand…

Marquinhos (Marcos Aoás Corrêa) — Brazilian football defender Marquinhos Profile of Marquinhos (Marcos Aoás Corrêa), covering his career from São Paulo beginnings to Paris Saint‑Germain, his versatility, playing style, transfer from Roma, and role with…

Marquis de Sade (Donatien Alphonse François) Marquis de Sade French nobleman, writer and philosopher (1740–1814) whose novels and life provoked scandal, debate on sexual morality, artistic freedom and the origin of the term 'sadism'.

Marsha Mason — American actress and television director Marsha Mason Marsha Mason (born 1942) is an American actress and television director, noted for four Academy Award nominations and a career spanning stage, film and television.

Marshall Field American merchant and founder of the Marshall Field department stores in Chicago; influential retail innovator and civic philanthropist (1834–1906).

Mart Crowley: American playwright best known for The Boys in the Band Mart Crowley Mart Crowley (1935–2020) was an American playwright whose 1968 play The Boys in the Band became a landmark in gay-themed theater and influenced later stage revivals and screen adap…

Mart Nutt: Estonian Politician, Historian and Cultural Advocate Mart Nutt Mart Nutt (1962–2019) was an Estonian historian and longtime member of the Riigikogu, active in cultural heritage, foreign affairs and international human rights bodies.

Mart Ummelas: Estonian Journalist and Television Executive Mart Ummelas Mart Ummelas (1953–2020) was an Estonian journalist and television executive who served on the Executive Board of Tallinn Television and was a prominent figure in Estonia’s media s…

Márta Antal-Rudas — Hungarian Olympic javelin thrower Márta Antal-Rudas Hungarian javelin thrower Márta Antal-Rudas (1937–2017) won Olympic silver in 1964 and placed at three consecutive Games, becoming one of Hungary's leading female athletes in the 1…

Marta Becket — Dancer, Choreographer and Founder of the Amargosa Opera House Marta Becket American dancer, choreographer and painter who restored and performed at the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction for over 40 years; subject of the documentary Amargosa.

Marta Eggerth — Hungarian soprano and stage and film actress Marta Eggerth Marta Eggerth (1912–2013) was a Hungarian-born lyric soprano and actress celebrated for operetta, European films, Broadway musicals and a long international career on stage, screen…

Marta Harnecker: Chilean sociologist, writer, and activist Marta Harnecker Profile of Marta Harnecker (1937–2019), a Chilean sociologist and political writer known for accessible Marxist works, involvement with Latin American left movements, exile after 1…

Márta Kurtág — Hungarian pianist, teacher and longtime collaborator Márta Kurtág Hungarian classical pianist and teacher (1927–2019), remembered for her artistic partnership with composer György Kurtág and performances and recordings of his Játékok piano pieces…

Martha — given name Martha Martha is a traditional female given name of Semitic origin meaning 'lady' or 'mistress', known from the New Testament and used across many languages and cultures.

Martha Byrne (American actress) Martha Byrne American television actress born December 23, 1969, best known for portraying Lily Walsh Snyder on As the World Turns and for work in daytime soap operas including General Hospital…

Martha Cohen — Canadian community leader and philanthropist Martha Cohen Martha Ruth Cohen (1920–2015) was a Canadian community activist and philanthropist from Calgary, recognized for decades of support for arts, health, education and Jewish community…

Martha Gellhorn: Life and Career of a War Correspondent and Novelist Martha Gellhorn American novelist and one of the 20th century's foremost war correspondents, Martha Gellhorn reported from front lines around the globe and wrote fiction and reportage over a seven…

Martha Graham: Pioneer of American Modern Dance Martha Graham Martha Graham (1894–1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer who developed the Graham technique and reshaped 20th‑century dance through a lifetime of performance, teac…

Martha Greenhouse — American stage, film and television actress and union leader Martha Greenhouse Biography of Martha Miriam Greenhouse (1921–2013), an American stage, movie and television actress who was active in mid-20th-century broadcasting and served as an actors' union le…

Martha Raye: American comedian, singer and actress Martha Raye Profile of Martha Raye (1916–1994), American entertainer known for comedy, singing, film and television work, and for entertaining U.S. military personnel. Overview, career highlig…

Martha Scott: American Actress of Stage, Film and Television Martha Scott Biography of Martha Scott (1912–2003), an American stage, film and television actress best known for her role in Our Town and performances in Hi Diddle Diddle and In Old Oklahoma.

Martha Vaughan: NIH biochemist and cell-signaling researcher Martha Vaughan Martha Vaughan (1926–2018) was an American biochemist at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute whose work on cell signaling, lipid metabolism, and bacterial toxins shaped m…

Martha Wayne Martha Wayne (née Kane) is a fictional DC Comics character, the mother of Bruce Wayne. Her murder with Thomas Wayne is the central catalyst for Batman; she appears across comics, f…

Martim Mércio da Silveira Argentine-born Brazilian footballer (1911–1972) who played in Brazil and represented the Brazil national team during the early 20th century.

Martin Balsam — American character actor (1919–1996) Martin Balsam Overview of Martin Balsam, a prolific American character actor noted for an Oscar-winning supporting role, key film appearances, stage work, personal life, and legacy.

Martin Bernheimer — American music critic Martin Bernheimer Martin Bernheimer (1936–2019) was a German-born American music critic known for his long tenure at the Los Angeles Times, his incisive critiques of classical music, and his 1982 Pu…

Martin Bormann — Nazi official, Hitler's private secretary, and wartime power broker Martin Bormann German Nazi Party official Martin Bormann (1900–1945) rose to extreme influence as Hitler's private secretary and head of the Party Chancellery; convicted at Nuremberg, his fate wa…

Martin Böttcher — German film and television composer (1927–2019) Martin Böttcher German composer, arranger and conductor best known for the 1960s Karl May film scores. He wrote for over 50 films and 300 TV programmes and influenced European Western film music.

Martin L. Brandtner (1938–2017) — U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General Martin Brandtner Martin L. Brandtner was a U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as Director for Operations (J‑3) on the Joint Staff and retired in 1993. Born 1938, died 2017 in Reno, Nev…

Martin Bregman: Film Producer and Talent Manager Martin Bregman Martin Bregman (1926–2018), New York–born film producer and former talent manager, known for producing Scarface, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon and collaborating with Al Pacino and lea…

Martin Bundi: Swiss Historian and National Politician (1932–2020) Martin Bundi Overview of Martin Bundi, Swiss historian and long-serving Social Democratic member of the National Council, his career, contributions, and legacy.

Martín Chirino: Spanish sculptor known for iron spirals and El Paso Martín Chirino Martín Chirino (1925–2019), Canary Islands–born sculptor, co-founder of El Paso, renowned for forged iron sculpture, spiral motifs inspired by the Atlantic and Canary culture, note…

Martin Crowe — New Zealand batsman, captain, commentator and author Martin Crowe Martin Crowe (1962–2016) was a celebrated New Zealand right-handed batsman, captain and cricket commentator. Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1985), his career, later work, illness an…

Martin Davorin Jagodić — Croatian composer, educator and experimental music figure Martin Davorin-Jagodić Croatian composer (1935–2020) known for experimental music, film scores and cross-disciplinary teaching in Paris; notable for work on avant‑garde cinema, scenography and musicology…

Martin de Porres: Peruvian Dominican Brother, Caregiver, and Patron of Social Justice Martin de Porres Martin de Porres (1579–1639), a lay brother of the Dominican Order from Lima, is remembered for charity, humility, and miracles. He is a patron of social justice, race relations, b…

Martin Eric Ain American-born Swiss bass guitarist and songwriter best known as the bassist and co-founder of the influential extreme metal band Celtic Frost; active from the 1980s until his death…