William Cowper Brann

1855–1898 (age 43)

Journalist

Biography

William Cowper Brann, born in 1855, earned a reputation as an impassioned journalist whose work challenged complacency and sparked vigorous debate across his community; his keen intellect and unwavering voice kept him at the forefront of the public discourse of his era.

Though his life was cut short in 1898, the influence of his pen endures, and he rests in Oakwood Cemetery, remembered for the courage he showed in advocating for convictions he believed would better the world.