Larry Martin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Larry Martin

U.S. paleontologist (1943–2013)

Date of Birth: 08-Dec-1943

Place of Birth: Bartlett, Nebraska, United States

Date of Death: 09-Mar-2013

Profession: zoologist, ornithologist, paleontologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Larry Dean Martin (December 8, 1943 – March 9, 2013) was an American vertebrate paleontologist and curator of the Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center at the University of Kansas.
Among Martin's work is research on the Triassic reptile Longisquama and theropod dinosaur (or fossil bird) Caudipteryx and Dakotaraptor.
According to the University of Kansas, he "has been a leading opponent of the theory that birds are 'living dinosaurs.'" He has also appeared in a few television documentaries about dinosaurs, including Jurassic Fight Club. He died of cancer at the age of 69 on March 9, 2013, after a long battle with the disease.