Timothy Brown (radical) facts for kids
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Timothy Brown
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Stipple print by Nathan Cooper Branwhite after a c. 1771 portrait by Samuel Medley
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| Born | 1743 or 1744 |
| Died | 4 September 1820 (aged 76) Peckham Lodge
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| Nationality | British |
| Other names | "Equality Brown" |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Movement | Radicalism |
Timothy Brown (born in 1743 or 1744, died September 4, 1820) was an English banker and merchant. He was also known as a "radical" thinker. This means he wanted big changes in how society and government worked.
Timothy Brown was friends with many other important radical thinkers of his time. Some of these people included John Horne Tooke and William Cobbett. Because of his strong beliefs in fairness and equal rights for everyone, people gave him the nickname "Equality Brown". He was also one of the first partners in the famous Whitbread company, which made beer. Later, he became the leader of the Worshipful Company of Brewers, a group for people in the brewing business.
Early Life and Family
Timothy Brown was born in 1743 or 1744 in a place called Kirkoswald, Cumbria. His parents were Ann Yates and Isaac Brown. His family had lived in the Kirkoswald area for many generations. They were known as "yeoman stock," which means they were farmers who owned their land.
Some of Brown's ancestors were cavalry guards. They were hired by Lord Dacre to protect the border between England and Scotland from the Scots. Another family member, William Brown, even fought as a soldier for Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War (1642–1651).
Timothy grew up on his family's farm, Scales Rigg, which was built in 1734. He had at least two brothers, Samuel and Joseph. When he was about 16 years old, he left Cumbria and moved to London. His cousin, Joseph Brown, may have gone with him or followed soon after.
Later Years and Legacy
Timothy Brown became quite wealthy and retired to a place called Peckham Lodge. People in his neighborhood were amazed by his success. They said he could grow as many as 400 pineapples in his own glasshouses! This shows how successful he became.
Timothy Brown passed away on September 4, 1820. He was buried in the graveyard of St Giles' Church, Camberwell.
His Children
Timothy Brown had several children throughout his life.
- With Anne Strutt (they married in 1761):
- George Edward Brown (born 1762)
- Frederick Wall Brown (born 1763)
- With Alice Lloyd:
- Frances Elizabeth 'Fanny' Brown (born 1774)
- With Sarah Lowndes (they married in 1779):
- Sarah Elizabeth Brown (1781–1851)
- Timothy Brown (1783–1784)
- Harriet Brown (born 1786)
- Maria Brown (born 1787)
- Timothy Yeats Brown (1789–1858)
- Charlotte Brown (born 1791)
