Richard Brown (1753 – 1833) or Ritchie Broun in Scots was born in Irvine. He was a sea captain and a one time friend of Robert Burns who is credited by Burns as the being the person who "encouraged me to endeavour at the character of a Poet." == Life and character == Richard Brown was born in Irvine, the son of a 'plain mechanic' named William Brown and his wife Jane Whinie.
Richard Brown (1753 – 1833) or Ritchie Broun in Scots was born in Irvine. He was a sea captain and a one time friend of Robert Burns who is credited by Burns as the being the person who "encouraged me to endeavour at the character of a Poet." == Life and character == Richard Brown was born in Irvine, the son of a 'plain mechanic' named William Brown and his wife Jane Whinie.
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