About Sir Stanley Brown
Lived 1910 – 1997 (aged 86–87). Sir Stanley Brown was a British electrical engineer, known for CEGB.
Sir Frederick Herbert Stanley Brown (9 December 1910 – 1997) was an English mechanical and electrical engineer.
Born in Birmingham and educated at the King Edward's School, Birmingham he then went on to the University of Birmingham where he graduated with a first class honours degree in electrical engineering in 1932. In 1937 he was involved in the design and development of Hams Hall B power station. He joined the CEGB in 1958 upon its inception and in September 1959 he was appointed deputy chairman. On 1 January 1965, he succeeded Christopher Hinton as chairman of the CEGB and was followed by Sir Arthur Hawkins in 1972. In the 1967 Birthday Honours, he received his knighthood for services to the electricity supply industry.
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Who was Sir Stanley Brown?
English electrical engineer
When was Sir Stanley Brown born?
Sir Stanley Brown was born on 9 December 1910 in Birmingham.
When did Sir Stanley Brown die?
Sir Stanley Brown died in 1997 in Cheltenham.
What was Sir Stanley Brown's occupation?
Sir Stanley Brown was an electrical engineer.
What was Sir Stanley Brown known for?
Sir Stanley Brown was known for CEGB.
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Sir Stanley Brown was British.
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