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Harriet Louisa Browne
Harriet Louisa Browne (1 July 1829–9 April 1906) was a New Zealand political salon hostess, community leader and letter-writer. She was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
She was married to Thomas Robert Gore Browne, governor of New Zealand in 1855–1861 and Tasmania in 1861–1868, and exerted an acknowledged influence over his policy during his office. Browne was over 20 years her husband's junior and was well read, socially accomplished with a pleasant personality, and had an excellent understanding of the
1821-25 Sep 1836),
- Harriet Rosa (5 Dec 1822-20 Apr 1850),
- Alfred John (5 Jun 1826-Penang 25 May 1851),
- Lady Julia Louisa (4 Mar 1829-24 Oct 1870),
- Lady Adelaide Harriet (10 Aug 1831-10 Feb 1898),
- Julia Louisa Leslie-Melville.
He then married Sophia Thornton, daughter of Henry Thornton (brother of Samuel Thornton, above); they had children:
- Ronald Ruthven