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About Colin Martin

Birth

1906

Death

1995

Biography

Swiss numismatist and lawyer

Colin Martin balanced a professional career as a lawyer with a dedicated passion for numismatics.

Born in Lausanne, this Swiss author devoted much of his life to the study of naval history.

His most notable work, The Spanish Armada, remains a key reference for the events of 1588.

Throughout his career, he published a total of 20 works exploring subjects ranging from history to transport.

His intellectual curiosity led him to research topics as diverse as naval history and the world of buses.