About Simon Brown
Lived 1802 – 1873 (aged 70). Simon Brown was an American politician, lieutenant governor and librarian.
Simon Brown (November 29, 1802 – February 27, 1873) was an American politician who served as the 21st lieutenant governor of Massachusetts from 1855 to 1856. He then served as an at-large delegate to the 1856 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia where he supported the nomination of John C. Fremont. Professionally, Brown was a printer and publisher, including of the New England Farmer, working in Boston. He died in Concord, Massachusetts, of typhoid fever in 1873.
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Who was Simon Brown?
American politician
When was Simon Brown born?
Simon Brown was born on 29 November 1802 in Newburyport.
When did Simon Brown die?
Simon Brown died on 27 February 1873 in Concord.
What was Simon Brown's occupation?
Simon Brown was a politician, lieutenant governor and librarian.
What nationality was Simon Brown?
Simon Brown was American.
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· DBpedia: Simon Brown (Massachusetts politician)
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