Robert Brown

Robert Brown (6 July 1844 - 16 October 1912) was a British solicitor and classical philologist.

Biography Brown was born in Barton-upon-Humber and attended Cheltenham College and subsequently worked as a solicitor. Brown's academic work focused on writing about ancient religion, mythology, and Babylonian astronomy. He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a Member of the Royal Astronomical Society.

A memorial window in St Peter's Church is dedicated to Brown.

Selected publications Brown, R. 1881. Unicorn: A mythological investigation. Brown, R. 1885. The Phainomena; Or, Heavenly Display of Aratos Done Into English Verse. Brown, R. 1898. Semitic Influence in Hellenic Mythology. Brown, R. 1899. Researches into the Origin of the Primitive Constellations of Greeks, Phoenicians, and Babylonians. Brown, R. 1906. Notes on the Earlier History of Barton-on-Humber (Vol I). London. Brown, R. 1908. Notes on the Earlier History of Barton-on-Humber (Vol II). London.