About Ralph Brown
Lived 1924 – 1999 (aged 75). Ralph Brown was a Jamaican civil servant and politician.
Ralph Eugene Brown OJ, CD (May 17, 1924 – 1999) was a Jamaican politician who represented the People's National Party (PNP). He served twice as mayor of Kingston from 1974 to 1977 and again from 1986 to 1989. He was Minister of Works (1978–1980), and Minister of Local Government and Community Development (1989–1992).
Early life and education Brown was born on May 17, 1924, in Kingston. He was educated at Kingston Senior School, now Kingston High School.
Political career Brown first served as a Councillor for the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) from 1950 to 1958. In the 1958 Federal election, he defeated George P McFarlane of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) by 2,042 votes to become the Member of Parliament for the West Indies Federation from the parish of Kingston.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ralph Brown?
Jamaican politician
When was Ralph Brown born?
Ralph Brown was born on 7 May 1924 in Kingston.
When did Ralph Brown die?
Ralph Brown died on 31 December 1999.
What was Ralph Brown's occupation?
Ralph Brown was a civil servant and politician.
What nationality was Ralph Brown?
Ralph Brown was Jamaican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ralph Brown (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Brown. https://biography.guide/ralph-brown-civil-servant/
MLA: "Ralph Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-brown-civil-servant/.
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