Warren Brown

Historian and American politician

Warren Brown - Historian and American politician
Born

August 11th, 1836
189 years ago

Died

1919
106 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

Links & References

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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