About Roy Brown
Lived 1896 – 1960 (aged 64). Roy Brown was a Canadian politician and aviator.
Francis Roy Brown (13 September 1896 – 30 November 1960) was a Canadian aviator, businessman and politician. He served in the Cycle Corps and the Royal Flying Corps in WWI, and as a civilian test pilot in WWII. For three decades, he helped develop a bush pilot industry in the Canadian Prairies. Brown later served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal-Progressive from 1953 to 1958.
Early life and education
Brown was born on a farm in Stockton, Manitoba, on 13 September 1896. His parents were Thomas A. Brown and Rachael Rubena Rose. The family moved to Winnipeg in 1906, where he attended Kelvin High School. In 1914 he was Western Canadian cycling champion.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Brown?
Canadian politician
When was Roy Brown born?
Roy Brown was born on 13 September 1896 in Canada.
When did Roy Brown die?
Roy Brown died on 30 November 1960 in Winnipeg.
What was Roy Brown's occupation?
Roy Brown was a politician and aviator.
What nationality was Roy Brown?
Roy Brown was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Brown (Manitoba politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Brown. https://biography.guide/roy-brown-politician-1896/
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