Sam Browne

British general, recipient of the Victoria Cross (1824–1901)
Person human Q1407717
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Sam Browne

Summary

Sam Browne is a human[1]. Born in Barrackpore[2], he… he was born on October 3, 1824[3]. He passed away in Ryde[4]. He died on March 14, 1901[5]. He worked as an inventor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Sam Browne's place of birth was Barrackpore[2].
  • Sam Browne passed away in Ryde[4].
  • Sam Browne was born on October 3, 1824[3].
  • Sam Browne died on March 14, 1901[5].
  • Sam Browne is buried at Ryde Cemetery[8].
  • Sam Browne's father was Surgn.-Gen. John Browne[9].
  • Sam Browne's mother was Charlotte Swinton[10].
  • Sam Browne held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Sam Browne's professions included inventor[6].
  • Sam Browne received the Victoria Cross[12].
  • Sam Browne received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[13].
  • Sam Browne received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India[14].
  • Sam Browne received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Sam Browne is recorded as male[16].
  • Sam Browne's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Sam Browne's military branch is recorded as Bengal Army[18].
  • Sam Browne's Commons category is recorded as Sir Samuel James Browne[19].
  • Sam Browne's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • Sam Browne was part of the conflict Indian Mutiny of 1857[21].
  • Sam Browne's family name is recorded as Browne[22].
  • Sam Browne's given name is recorded as Sam[23].
  • Sam Browne's given name is recorded as Samuel[24].
  • Sam Browne's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • Sam Browne's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[26].
  • Sam Browne's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Indian Biography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sam Browne's place of birth was Barrackpore[2]. He was born on October 3, 1824[3]. His father was Surgn.-Gen. John Browne[9]. His mother was Charlotte Swinton[10].

Career and Affiliations

Sam Browne worked as an inventor[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[12], a military decoration[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1856[30]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[13], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India[14]; and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1815[36].

Death and Burial

Sam Browne died on March 14, 1901[5]. He passed away in Ryde[4]. Burial took place at Ryde Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Sam Browne include he belt[37].

Why It Matters

Sam Browne ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include he belt[37].

FAQs

Where was Sam Browne born?

Sam Browne's place of birth was Barrackpore[2].

Where did Sam Browne die?

Sam Browne died in Ryde[4].

Who were Sam Browne's parents?

Sam Browne's father was Surgn.-Gen. John Browne[9]. Sam Browne's mother was Charlotte Swinton[10].

What did Sam Browne do for work?

Sam Browne worked as inventor[6].

What awards did Sam Browne receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[12], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[13], Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India[14], and Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . victoriacross.org.uk. victoriacross.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation inventor
    Military, police or special rank general
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  2. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation inventor
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  3. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Participated in conflict Indian Mutiny of 1857
    Occupation inventor
    Given name Sam, Samuel, James
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