Warren Brown
Historian and American politician
Born
August 11th, 1836
188 years ago
Died
1919
106 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives and later the United States House of Representatives, contributed significantly to historical scholarship. Focused on early American history and served in various educational and governmental roles, emphasizing the importance of historical understanding in governance. Worked on initiatives aimed at historic preservation and education, reflecting a commitment to the representation of history in public policy.
Served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Contributed to early American historical literature
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