John Brown

John Brown may refer to:

  • John Brown (abolitionist) (1800–1859), American who led an anti-slavery revolt in Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859
  • John Brown (doctor) (1735–1788), Scottish physician who taught that disease was caused by either excessive or inadequate stimulation
  • John Brown (servant) (1826–1883), Scottish servant of Queen Victoria

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