George Browne (November 5, 1811 – November 19, 1885) was an Irish-born Canadian architect recognized for designing some of Canada’s most notable buildings during his era. Born in Belfast, he was the son of an Irish architect also named George Browne. In the 1830s, he designed residential properties in Quebec City and Montreal. After Kingston became the capital of the Canadas in 1841, he created several buildings there before relocating to Montreal when the capital moved. Browne was married twice, first to Anna Maria Jameson and later to Helen Kissock. He was active in local governance, serving on the Montreal city council and as a commissioner of the peace. He passed away in Montreal at the age of 74 and was interred in Mount Royal Cemetery beneath a monument he had designed for his first wife. His legacy continued through his sons: George, who became a prominent architect in Winnipeg, and John James, who also pursued a career in architecture in Montreal. Some of Browne's designs that remain in use today include Kingston City Hall, a former Bank of Montreal building in Kingston, and the Molson Bank Building in Montreal (now the Bank of Montreal).

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