Biography of Thomas Blair Browning

Thomas Blair Browning graduated MA from the University of Glasgow in 1870, followed by one of his brothers, Donald MacRae Browning, who graduated MA in 1883. Thomas was born in St John's, Newfoundland, son of Gilbert, a biscuit manufacturer and founder of G. Browning & Sons Ltd.

Browning was educated in St John's, at St. Andrew's School and the General Protestant Academy, before enrolling at the University of Glasgow.

He later studied at the University of Toronto, and went on to become a lawyer and writer. He served as Canadian Consul in London for over twenty years.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• Thomas Blair Browning papers, Queen Elizabeth II LIbrary, Memorial University of New Foundland St John's

Summary

Thomas Blair Browning
Born 1848.
Died 10 November 1928.
GU Degree: MA, 1870;
University Link: Alumnus, Graduate
Occupation categories: consuls; lawyers; writers
English snippet: Arts graduate of the University of Glasgow, 1870
Record last updated: 27th May 2014

Country Associations

Canada, New Foundland, St John's
Place of Birth

Canada, New Foundland, St John's
Place of Death

England, London

University Connections

University Roles

• Alumnus
• Graduate [View Thomas Blair Browning's record in the list of graduates]