David Edward Brown
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David Edward Brown was a British rower
who won several events at Henley Royal Regatta
in the 1880s.
Brown was the son of David Brown of Llandaff
Glamorgan. He matriculated at New College, Oxford
in 1877 but migrated to Hertford College, Oxford
. Brown was a successful rower at Oxford and was a member of the winning Oxford
crew in the Boat Race in 1880. Also in 1880 he was a member of the Thames Rowing Club
four which won the Stewards' Challenge Cup
at Henley Royal Regatta
. In 1881 he was in the winning Oxford crew again in the Boat Race, and won Stewards with Hertford College Boat Club. He repeated these wins in 1882 and also won Silver Goblets at Henley for Hertford paired with Jefferson Lowndes
In 1883 he joined Twickenham Rowing Club
together with his Hertford colleagues Lowndes, Edward Buck
and George Quinlan Roberts
who rowed in the final for the Grand Challenge Cup
, but were beaten by London Rowing Club
. However Brown and Roberts won Silver Goblets in 1883. In 1884 London beat the Twickenham crew in the Grand final gain, but Brown won Silver Goblets paired with Lowndes. The Twickenham eight lost the Grand final in 1885 to Jesus College, Cambridge.
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
who won several events at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
in the 1880s.
Brown was the son of David Brown of Llandaff
Llandaff
Llandaff is a district in the north of Cardiff, capital of Wales, having been incorporated into the city in 1922. It is the seat of the Church in Wales Bishop of Llandaff, whose diocese covers the most populous area of South Wales. Much of the district is covered by parkland known as Llandaff...
Glamorgan. He matriculated at New College, Oxford
New College, Oxford
New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.- Overview :The College's official name, College of St Mary, is the same as that of the older Oriel College; hence, it has been referred to as the "New College of St Mary", and is now almost always...
in 1877 but migrated to Hertford College, Oxford
Hertford College, Oxford
Hertford College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is located in Catte Street, directly opposite the main entrance of the original Bodleian Library. As of 2006, the college had a financial endowment of £52m. There are 612 students , plus various visiting...
. Brown was a successful rower at Oxford and was a member of the winning Oxford
Oxford University Boat Club
The Oxford University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Oxford, England, located on the River Thames at Oxford. The club was founded in the early 19th century....
crew in the Boat Race in 1880. Also in 1880 he was a member of the Thames Rowing Club
Thames Rowing Club
Thames Rowing Club is a rowing club situated on the River Thames in Putney, London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1860.-Club colours:Red, white and black in stripes, the white stripe lying between the red and black and being of half their width....
four which won the Stewards' Challenge Cup
Stewards' Challenge Cup
The Stewards' Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men's coxless fours at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs. Two or more clubs may combine to make an entry....
at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
. In 1881 he was in the winning Oxford crew again in the Boat Race, and won Stewards with Hertford College Boat Club. He repeated these wins in 1882 and also won Silver Goblets at Henley for Hertford paired with Jefferson Lowndes
Jefferson Lowndes
Jefferson Lowndes was an English rower who won the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta five times and who also won the Wingfield Sculls twice....
In 1883 he joined Twickenham Rowing Club
Twickenham Rowing Club
Twickenham Rowing Club was founded on July 26, 1860 and is jointly the third oldest of the rowing clubs on the River Thames...
together with his Hertford colleagues Lowndes, Edward Buck
Edward Buck
Edward Buck was an English schoolmaster and rower who won several events at Henley Royal Regatta.Buck was the son of Albert Buck of Worcester. He was educated at Malvern College and matriculated at Hertford College, Oxford in 1876 where he studied mathematics and won the Hershell Astronomy Prize...
and George Quinlan Roberts
George Quinlan Roberts
George Quinlan Roberts CBE was an Tasmanian born rower who won events at Henley Royal Regatta in the 1880s.Roberts was born in Tasmania, the eldest son of George Valentine Roberts of Hobart and his wife Elizabeth Benn Quinlan. His father was a member of the Board of Education. Roberts went to...
who rowed in the final for the Grand Challenge Cup
Grand Challenge Cup
The Grand Challenge Cup is a rowing competition for men's eights. It is the oldest and most prestigious event at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs...
, but were beaten by London Rowing Club
London Rowing Club
London Rowing Club is one of the oldest rowing clubs on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom.It is regarded as one of the most exclusive and successful rowing clubs in Britain. and its Patron is HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh....
. However Brown and Roberts won Silver Goblets in 1883. In 1884 London beat the Twickenham crew in the Grand final gain, but Brown won Silver Goblets paired with Lowndes. The Twickenham eight lost the Grand final in 1885 to Jesus College, Cambridge.