Robert Brown (Minnesota politician)

For other people named Robert Brown, see Robert Brown (disambiguation).

Robert J. Brown (June 15, 1935 – November 14, 2020) was an American educator and politician.

Robert Brown
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office 1967–1972
Personal details
Born	June 15, 1935 Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	November 14, 2020 (aged 85) Roseville, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	7
Education	Winona State University (BS) University of Minnesota (MA, PhD)

Early life and education

Brown was born in Stillwater, Minnesota, and attended Stillwater Area Public Schools. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and speech from Winona State University, followed by a Master of Arts in educational administration and psychology and PhD from University of Minnesota.

Career

Brown taught mathematics and physics at the Farmington Senior High, in Farmington, Minnesota, and at the Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. He was a counselor and a track coach at both high schools. He then taught educational leadership at the University of St. Thomas. Brown served in the Minnesota Senate from 1967 to 1976 and was a Republican.

Personal life

Brown died at his home in Roseville, Minnesota.