Nicolas Martin du Nord (29 July 1790 – 12 March 1847) was a French magistrate and politician.

He was named in turn municipal councillor, assistant judge, and administrator and vice-president of the Douai hospices.

[8] On 20 September 1836 Martin was appointed Minister of Public Works, Agriculture and Commerce, but due to illness he was not able to take office until 16 October.

As minister, he introduced legislation for construction of royal roads, seaports and canals, for establishing railways and for improving navigable rivers.

He prepared a draft law for the exclusive application of the metric system, prohibited wool exports, lowered duties on foreign coal and increased incentives for agriculture.

[8] Nicolas Martin du Nord died suddenly on 12 March 1847 at the Château de Lormoy, Longpont-sur-Orge, Essonne.