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Memorial Page for John Martyn (née Ian David McGeachy)

August 1801 – Apr 5, 1860(58 years)Died in:Kingston upon Thames, England

British musician

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August 1st, 2026

Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of John Martyn.

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April 5th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

New Malden, England

Place of Death

Kingston upon Thames, England

Nationality

United Kingdom

Cause of Death

pneumonia

Awards

Occupation(4)

singer-songwriterguitaristsinger recording artist

Spouse(1)

Beverley Martyn

Education(2)

Shawlands AcademyGlasgow School of Art

John Martyn (* August 1801 in New Malden; † April 5, 1860 in Kingston upon Thames) was a british musician. He was 58 years old. He was married to Beverley Martyn. His education included Shawlands Academy and Glasgow School of Art. He received a total of 1 awards. His cause of death was pneumonia.

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Born in New Malden, England

1801

Died in Kingston upon Thames, England (pneumonia)

1860

Married Beverley Martyn

1969

until 1979

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Beverley Martyn

John Martyn (née Ian David McGeachy). Forever remembered.