Martin, Paul (1864–1942)

English photo-journalist and engraver. A pioneer in the field, during the 1890s he took candid photographs of scenes in London streets and at the seaside using concealed cameras. His autobiography was Victorian Snapshots (1939).

Martin, Paul (1903–1992)

Canadian politician. He was minister of health and welfare 1946–57, and secretary of state for external affairs 1963–68, when he became a senator. Having been a Canadian representative to the first general assembly of the United Nations (UN) 1946, he frequently represented Canada at the UN.

Martin was born in Ottawa, and educated in law at the University of Toronto and at Harvard. He entered the House of Commons as Liberal member for Essex 1935, and remained in the lower house until 1968. In 1974 he was appointed Canadian high commissioner to London.