 Anthony Browne, born at Betchworth Castle, was a younger son of Sir Thomas Browne and Eleanor FitzAlan daughter of Thomas Fitzalan, third son of John de Arundel, 2nd Baron Arundel (d. 14 August 1390), and Elizabeth le Despenser (d. 10 or 11 April 1408).He was a younger brother of Sir George Browne.During the reign of Henry VII, he was Standard Bearer of England, Governor of Queenborough Castle, and Constable of Calais.