THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Robert Brown
British botanist (1773-1858), discoverer of the cell nucleus and of Brownian Motion (1773–1858)
Robert Brown was born on December 21, 1773 in Montrose, United Kingdom and died on June 10, 1858, aged 84.
Born
December 21, 1773
Robert Brown died aged 84.
Died: June 10, 1858
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Montrose, United Kingdom
- Professions
- botanist, pteridologist, surgeon, scientific collector, mycologist, botanical collector, naturalist, biologist, bryologist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about Robert Brown
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
All birth date sources
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- SNAC
- Artists of the World Online
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- www.accademiadellescienze.it
- Who Named It?
- BnF authorities
- RKDartists
- KNAW Past Members
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Biographical Database of Southern African Science
- Croatian Encyclopedia
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Robert Brown when they died?
Robert Brown died aged 84.
When is Robert Brown’s birthday?
Robert Brown’s recorded birthday is December 21.
Where was Robert Brown born?
Robert Brown was born in Montrose, United Kingdom.
When did Robert Brown die?
Robert Brown died on June 10, 1858.