Corrine Brown
U.S. Representative from Florida (1993-2017)
Corrine Brown (November 11, 1946 – present) is an American politician who represented Florida's 3rd and 5th congressional districts in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2017. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Brown became one of the few African American women elected to Congress during the 1990s. Throughout her 24-year career, she championed causes related to civil rights, veterans' affairs, and community development in her district. Brown served on several House committees and was known for her passionate advocacy on the House floor. Her political career, while marked by significant legislative accomplishments and constituent service, later faced legal challenges in her post-congressional years. Brown's tenure in Congress represented an important chapter in the increasing diversity of American legislative representation during the late 20th century.
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1946
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Greek origin
“A variant spelling of Corine, derived from the Greek Kore meaning 'maiden.' Corrine's double-r spelling adds weight and formality to the classic name, popular in the mid-20th century as a sophisticated, elegant feminine choice.”