About John L. Brown
Lived 1921 – 2004 (aged 83). John L. Brown was a Canadian and American politician.
John Leroy Brown (June 10, 1921 – October 20, 2004) was a Canadian politician, who represented the newly created riding of Beaches-Woodbine in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1967 to 1971 as a NDP member.
He was born in Kidder, South Dakota, United States, to Neal J. Brown and Martha Henpim. Brown was an opposition member during a majority Progressive Conservative government led by Premier Bill Davis. He served on six Standing Committees of the Legislative Assembly, including Health and Education and University Affairs. He was a businessman and the founder of Browndale, a company that worked with "emotionally disturbed children". He died in 2004 while on a visit to Newfoundland.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John L. Brown's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John L. Brown's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John L. Brown?
Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament, 1967-1971
When was John L. Brown born?
John L. Brown was born on 20 June 1921 in Kidder County.
When did John L. Brown die?
John L. Brown died on 20 October 2004 in St. John's.
What was John L. Brown's occupation?
John L. Brown was a politician.
What nationality was John L. Brown?
John L. Brown was Canadian and American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John L. Brown (Ontario politician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John L. Brown. https://biography.guide/john-l-brown/
MLA: "John L. Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-l-brown/.
Chicago: "John L. Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-l-brown/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:24 UTC