About John Brown
Lived 1826 – 1883 (aged 56–57). John Brown was an American military personnel.
John Brown (c. 1826 – November 1, 1883) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Born in 1826 in Glasgow, Scotland, Brown's birth name was Thomas Hayes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Brown?
Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War
When was John Brown born?
John Brown was born in 1826 in Glasgow.
When did John Brown die?
John Brown died on 1 November 1883 in Sonoma.
What was John Brown's occupation?
John Brown was a military personnel.
What nationality was John Brown?
John Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Brown (sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Brown. https://biography.guide/john-brown-military-personnel-1826/
MLA: "John Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-brown-military-personnel-1826/.
Chicago: "John Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-brown-military-personnel-1826/.
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