Byron Brown (philanthropist)
Byron Paul Brown | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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]
Brown's brother, Arthur Winton Brown was a mayor of Wellington. His granddaughter was Mary-Annette Hay.[2]
References
- ↑ Long, Margaret. "Byron Paul Brown". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ↑ "New biography highlights achievements of two remarkable people". NZ Herald. 15 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.