About Herbert Brown
Lived 1839 – 1929 (aged 90). Herbert Brown was an Australian politician and pastoralist.
Herbert Harrington Brown (12 March 1839 – 1 July 1929) was an Australian politician.
He was born at Parramatta to John and Charlotte Brown, who farmed in the upper Paterson district from 1843. He was educated at Newcastle and Cook's River, and on 4 November 1860 married Harriet Lindeman, with whom he had six children. He was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Paterson at the by-election in 1875. The seat was replaced by Durham in 1880, and Brown held the seat until his defeat in 1898. When the party system emerged he was initially a Free Trader, but he drifted towards the Protectionists over the years. He died in Sydney on .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herbert Brown?
Australian politician (1839-1929)
When was Herbert Brown born?
Herbert Brown was born on 12 March 1839 in Parramatta.
When did Herbert Brown die?
Herbert Brown died on 1 July 1929 in Sydney.
What was Herbert Brown's occupation?
Herbert Brown was a politician and pastoralist.
What nationality was Herbert Brown?
Herbert Brown was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Herbert Brown (Australian politician)
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