Christopher H. Browne
Encyclopedia
Christopher H. Browne was a famous value investor. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania
in 1969 with a B.A. in history. He then joined the firm Tweedy, Browne
, a favorite brokerage firm among prominent value investors like Benjamin Graham
and Warren Buffett
. His success as an investor and shareholder, who held business management accountable, was renowned. For example, since their inception in 1993, both Tweedy, Browne's Value and Global Value Funds have outperformed market averages. Also, as a shareholder, he was the first to publicly suspect Conrad Black
's dubious lavish spending and embezzlement from Hollinger
.
Browne was also known for his interest in education. For example, in 2006 he authored a book, The Little Book of Value Investing
, in order to teach ordinary investors how to value invest. Also, he has donated $25 million to establish several endowed professorships at the University of Pennsylvania
, where he was a trustee, including the professorships held by Amy Gutmann
and Rogers Smith
. Upon his death, Christopher Browne was survived by his partner, Andrew S. Gordon.
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
in 1969 with a B.A. in history. He then joined the firm Tweedy, Browne
Tweedy, Browne
Tweedy, Browne Company LLC is an American investment advisory and fund management firm founded in 1920. It currently manages almost 6 billion US dollars in separate accounts and three mutual funds. All of the funds are managed in accordance to the principles of Value Investing as popularized by...
, a favorite brokerage firm among prominent value investors like Benjamin Graham
Benjamin Graham
Benjamin Graham was an American economist and professional investor. Graham is considered the first proponent of value investing, an investment approach he began teaching at Columbia Business School in 1928 and subsequently refined with David Dodd through various editions of their famous book...
and Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett
Warren Edward Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Often introduced as "legendary investor, Warren Buffett", he is the primary shareholder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is...
. His success as an investor and shareholder, who held business management accountable, was renowned. For example, since their inception in 1993, both Tweedy, Browne's Value and Global Value Funds have outperformed market averages. Also, as a shareholder, he was the first to publicly suspect Conrad Black
Conrad Black
Conrad Moffat Black, Baron Black of Crossharbour, OC, KCSG, PC is a Canadian-born member of the British House of Lords, and a historian, columnist and publisher, who was for a time the third largest newspaper magnate in the world. Lord Black controlled Hollinger International, Inc...
's dubious lavish spending and embezzlement from Hollinger
Sun-Times Media Group
Sun-Times Media Group is a Chicago-based newspaper publisher. It is known for its prior association with controversial Canadian businessman Conrad Black.-History:...
.
Browne was also known for his interest in education. For example, in 2006 he authored a book, The Little Book of Value Investing
The Little Book of Value Investing
The Little Book of Value Investing is a book that was written by Christopher H. Browne in 2006 in order to teach ordinary investors how to value invest. The book's ISBN is 0470055898....
, in order to teach ordinary investors how to value invest. Also, he has donated $25 million to establish several endowed professorships at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, where he was a trustee, including the professorships held by Amy Gutmann
Amy Gutmann
Amy Gutmann is the eighth President of the University of Pennsylvania and the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Communications, and Philosophy...
and Rogers Smith
Rogers Smith
Rogers Smith is an American political scientist and author noted for his research and writing on American constitutional and political development and political thought, with a focus on issues of citizenship and racial, gender, and class inequalities.Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina and raised...
. Upon his death, Christopher Browne was survived by his partner, Andrew S. Gordon.