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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Summary

Margaret Brown was born on July 18, 1867[1], in Hannibal[2]. She died on October 26, 1932[3], in New York City[4]. She worked as a philanthropist[5], actor[6], socialite[7], and suffragist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,420 views/month, #5,040 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cemetery of the Holy Rood[10]
  • Father: John Tobin[11]
  • Mother: Johanna Collins[12]
  • Spouse: James Joseph Brown[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[14]
  • Native language: English[15]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[17]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[18]
  • Sex or gender: female[19]
  • Commons category: Margaret Brown[20]
  • Cause of death: brain cancer[21]
  • Residence: Denver[22]
  • Family name: Brown[23]
  • Given name: Margaret[24]
  • Significant event: RMS Titanic maiden voyage[25], sinking of the RMS Titanic[26]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Margaret Brown[27]
  • Commons gallery: Margaret Brown[28]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
  • Name in native language: Margaret Brown[31]
  • Number of children: 13[32]
  • Writing language: English[33]

Why It Matters

Margaret Brown has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Margaret Brown born?

Margaret Brown was born in 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[11]. Margaret Brown's mother was Johanna Collins[12].

Who was Margaret Brown married to?

Margaret Brown's spouses include James Joseph Brown[13].

What did Margaret Brown do for work?

Margaret Brown worked as a philanthropist[5], actor[6], socialite[7], and suffragist[8].

What awards did Margaret Brown receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16] and Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[17].

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. [19] ↑ . Encyclopedia Titanica. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Encyclopedia Titanica. encyclopedia-titanica.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . cogreatwomen.org. cogreatwomen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Encyclopedia Titanica. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20w ago · ~2026-30595-16 · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → New York City
    Number of children → {'amount': '+13'}
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    Cause of death → brain cancer
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