David Forbes

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David Forbes

Summary

David Forbes is a human[1]. Born in Douglas[2], he… he was born on 1825[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1876[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], geologist[7], and metallurgist[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Douglas[2], David Forbes…
  • David Forbes died in London[4].
  • David Forbes was born on 1825[3].
  • David Forbes was born on January 1, 1828[9].
  • David Forbes died on January 1, 1876[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].
  • David Forbes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • David Forbes's professions included chemist[6].
  • David Forbes worked as a geologist[7].
  • David Forbes's professions included metallurgist[8].
  • David Forbes's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • David Forbes received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].
  • David Forbes was a member of Royal Society[14].
  • David Forbes is recorded as male[15].
  • David Forbes's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • David Forbes's family name is recorded as Forbes[17].
  • David Forbes's given name is recorded as David[18].
  • David Forbes's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[19].
  • David Forbes's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • David Forbes's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • David Forbes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • David Forbes's sibling is recorded as Edward Forbes[23].
  • David Forbes's writing language is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

David Forbes was born in Douglas[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1825[3] and January 1, 1828[9].

Education

David Forbes was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], geologist[7], and metallurgist[8].

Recognition

David Forbes received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].

Death and Burial

David Forbes died on January 1, 1876[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was David Forbes born?

David Forbes was born in Douglas[2].

Where did David Forbes die?

David Forbes passed away in London[4].

What did David Forbes do for work?

David Forbes worked as chemist[6], geologist[7], and metallurgist[8].

Where did David Forbes go to school?

David Forbes was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].

What awards did David Forbes receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Member of Royal Society
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    Place of burial Kensal Green Cemetery
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