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Brown, Nicholas, 1769-1841

Philanthropist; born in Providence, R. I.. April 4, 1769: son of Nicholas Brown, 1st; was graduated at Rhode Island College (afterwards Brown University in 1786; became a very successful merchant in 1791; was a member of the Rhode Island legislature, and giving money liberally to his alma mater, the name of Brown University was given to it. He gave in all about $100,000 to that college, and liberally patronized other institutions of learning. He gave nearly $10,000 to the Providence Athenaeum, and bequeathed $30,000 for an insane asylum in Providence. He died in Providence, Sept. 27, 1841.

Harper and Brothers Publishers. . New York. 1902.

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