Anthony Browne

Anthony Browne may refer to:

  • Anthony Browne (author) (b. 1946), author and illustrator of children's books
  • Anthony Browne (UK politics), journalist, author, and policy director for London mayor Boris Johnson
  • Sir Anthony Browne (d.1506), Standard Bearer of England, Governor of Queenborough Castle and Constable of Calais
  • Sir Anthony Browne (d.1548), son of Sir Anthony (or Ambrose) Browne, Standard Bearer of England and Governor of Queenborough Castle
  • Anthony Browne (died 1567), MP for Lostwithiel, Great Bedwyn, Preston, Scarborough and Maldon
  • Anthony Browne, 1st Viscount Montagu (1528–1592)
  • Anthony-Maria Browne, 2nd Viscount Montagu (1554–1629), his grandson
  • Anthony Browne (justice), judge who founded Brentwood School, England

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