Richard Brown (captain)
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Richard Brown (1753 – 1833) or Ritchie Broun in Scots was born in Irvine. He was a sea captain and a one time friend of Robert Burns who is credited by Burns as the being the person who "encouraged me to endeavour at the character of a Poet."[1]
For other people named Richard Brown, see Richard Brown (disambiguation).
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Richard Brown | |
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Born | 2 June 1753 Irvine, Scotland |
Died | 1833 Port Glasgow, Scotland |
Occupation | Sea Captain or shipmaster |
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