Moses Brown

Moses Brown (1738-1836) was an American businessperson, inventor, and the founder of Brown University. He was born on September 23, 1738, and passed away on September 6, 1836.

Brown was a notable figure and engaged in multiple occupations, including being a businessperson and an inventor. He founded the now well-known institution, Brown University.

Moses Brown was a family man and had a child named Obadiah Bruen Brown. He lived his life in and around Providence, Rhode Island, where he also spent his final years upon his death.