Sir Robert Brown, 1st Baronet, of Westminster
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Sir Robert Brown, 1st Baronet (died 5 October 1760) was a British politician and merchant.
The son of William Brown and Grisel Brice, he lived for some time in Venice. On 11 March 1732, he was made a Baronet, of the City of Westminster, with a special remainder to the heirs of his two brothers. From 1734 to 1747, Brown was Member of Parliament (MP) for Ilchester. In 1741, he was Paymaster of His Majesty's works. Brown was buried in Audley Street Chapel in London on 10 October 1760. He was succeeded by his nephew.
Brown was married to Margaret Cecil. They had no children.
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- thePeerage. Retrieved on February 21, 2007.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Crisp Charles Lockyer |
Member of Parliament for Ilchester with Charles Lockyer 1734–1747 |
Succeeded by Francis Fane Thomas Lockyer |
| Baronetage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by (new creation) |
Baronet (of Westminster) 1732–1760 |
Succeeded by James O'Hara Brown |
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