Margaret Brown

survivor of the sinking of the Titanic (1867–1932), women's rights activist, philanthropist
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Margaret Brown
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Margaret Brown

Summary

Margaret Brown is a human[1]. She was born in Hannibal[2]. She was born on July 18, 1867[3]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She died on October 26, 1932[5]. She worked as a philanthropist[6], actor[7], socialite[8], and suffragist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,668 views/month, #5,040 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Margaret Brown was born in Hannibal[2].
  • Margaret Brown died in New York City[4].
  • Margaret Brown was born on July 18, 1867[3].
  • Margaret Brown died on October 26, 1932[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of the Holy Rood[11].
  • Margaret Brown's father was John Tobin[12].
  • Margaret Brown's mother was Johanna Collins[13].
  • Margaret Brown was married to James Joseph Brown[14].
  • Margaret Brown held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Margaret Brown's native language[16].
  • Margaret Brown's professions included philanthropist[6].
  • Margaret Brown's professions included actor[7].
  • Margaret Brown's professions included socialite[8].
  • Margaret Brown worked as a suffragist[9].
  • Margaret Brown received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Margaret Brown received the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[18].
  • Margaret Brown's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Margaret Brown is recorded as female[20].
  • Margaret Brown's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Margaret Brown's Commons category is recorded as Margaret Brown[22].
  • The cause of death was brain cancer[23].
  • Margaret Brown's residence is recorded as Denver[24].
  • Margaret Brown's family name is recorded as Brown[25].
  • Margaret Brown's given name is recorded as Margaret[26].
  • Margaret Brown's significant event is recorded as RMS Titanic maiden voyage[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Margaret Brown's place of birth was Hannibal[2]. She was born on July 18, 1867[3]. Her father was John Tobin[12]. Her mother was Johanna Collins[13]. English was her native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philanthropist[6], actor[7], socialite[8], and suffragist[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[18], a hall of fame[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Margaret Brown was married to James Joseph Brown[14]. Her religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].

Death and Burial

Margaret Brown died on October 26, 1932[5]. She passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[23]. She is buried at Cemetery of the Holy Rood[11].

Why It Matters

Margaret Brown ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,668 views/month, #5,040 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Margaret Brown born?

Margaret Brown's place of birth was Hannibal[2].

Where did Margaret Brown die?

Margaret Brown died in New York City[4].

Who were Margaret Brown's parents?

Margaret Brown's father was John Tobin[12]. Margaret Brown's mother was Johanna Collins[13].

Who was Margaret Brown married to?

Margaret Brown's spouses include James Joseph Brown[14].

What did Margaret Brown do for work?

Margaret Brown worked as philanthropist[6], actor[7], socialite[8], and suffragist[9].

What awards did Margaret Brown receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17] and Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopedia Titanica. Retrieved . encyclopedia-titanica.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopedia Titanica. Retrieved . encyclopedia-titanica.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Encyclopedia Titanica. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Encyclopedia Titanica. encyclopedia-titanica.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . cogreatwomen.org. cogreatwomen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Encyclopedia Titanica. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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