Robert Brown
Scottish-born New Zealand shoemaker and botanist (ca. 1824–1906)
About Robert Brown
Lived 1820 – 1906 (aged 85–86). Robert Brown was a British botanist and bootmaker.
Robert Brown ( 1824 – 13 December 1906) was a New Zealand bootmaker and botanist. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, probably between 1821 and 1824.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Brown?
Scottish-born New Zealand shoemaker and botanist (ca. 1824–1906)
When was Robert Brown born?
Robert Brown was born in 1820 in Glasgow.
When did Robert Brown die?
Robert Brown died on 13 December 1906 in Christchurch.
What was Robert Brown's occupation?
Robert Brown was a botanist and bootmaker.
What nationality was Robert Brown?
Robert Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Brown (New Zealand botanist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Brown. https://biography.guide/robert-brown-botanist-1820/
MLA: "Robert Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-brown-botanist-1820/.
Chicago: "Robert Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-brown-botanist-1820/.
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