People
- James B. Aguayo-Martel, Ophthalmologist and pioneer of NMR imaging and spectroscopy, Chair of Surgery
- Charles Martel, Mayor of the Palace of the Franks; victor of the Battle of Tours (732)
- Charles Martel of Anjou, 13th century titular King of Hungary
- Édouard-Alfred Martel, a pioneer of cave exploration
- Giffard LeQuesne Martel, British Army engineer involved in development of the tank
- Lucrecia Martel, Argentine film director
- Rick Martel, the stage name of a professional wrestler
- Sherri Martel, female professional wrestler
- William Martel, a steward to King Henry I and King Stephen of England
- Yann Martel, a Canadian author
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