A. F. Brown
Scottish industrialist (1825–1910)
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Alexander Forrester Brown (15 October 1825 – 14 November 1910) was a Scottish industrialist who served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1865 to 1867.
Alexander Forrester Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1825 |
| Died | November 1910 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
He was born in Kilrenny, Fife, Scotland, the son of James Brown and Mary Forrester.[1]
Brown began his career as an employee of Parry before being appointed as a director of the Devalah Central-Gold Mines. In 1880, he was appointed Director of the Oriental Bank Corporation.[2] Brown was elected in 1866-67 as the President of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and was re-elected in 1868.[3]
Brown was appointed additional member of the Madras Legislative Council on 2 December 1865 and served until 1867.[4]
He died at Fords Hotel in Manchester Square, London.[5]
