Byron Brown (philanthropist)
New Zealand businessman
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Byron Paul Brown (8 July 1866 – 21 August 1947) was a New Zealand storekeeper, businessman, community leader, broadcaster, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was born in Wellington, New Zealand on 8 July 1866.[1]
Born8 July 1866
Wellington, New Zealand
Died21 August 1947 (aged 81)
OccupationsStorekeeper, businessman, community leader, broadcaster, entrepreneur, philanthropist
KnownforEarly New Zealand retail and community broadcasting work
Byron Paul Brown | |
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| Born | 8 July 1866 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 21 August 1947 (aged 81) |
| Occupations | Storekeeper, businessman, community leader, broadcaster, entrepreneur, philanthropist |
| Known for | Early New Zealand retail and community broadcasting work |
| Relatives | Arthur Winton Brown (brother, Mayor of Wellington); Mary-Annette Hay (granddaughter) |
Brown's brother, Arthur Winton Brown was a mayor of Wellington. His granddaughter was Mary-Annette Hay.[2]
