Duncan Forbes

Scottish politician
Person human Q5314353
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Duncan Forbes

Summary

Duncan Forbes is a human[1]. He was born in Inverness[2]. He was born on January 1, 1644[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on January 1, 1704[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Inverness[2], Duncan Forbes…
  • Duncan Forbes died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Duncan Forbes was born on January 1, 1644[3].
  • Duncan Forbes died on January 1, 1704[5].
  • Duncan Forbes's father was John Forbes, 2nd of Culloden[8].
  • Duncan Forbes's mother was Anne Dunbar[9].
  • Among Duncan Forbes's spouses was Marie Innes[10].
  • A child of Duncan Forbes was Duncan Forbes, Lord Culloden[11].
  • A child of Duncan Forbes was Jean Forbes[12].
  • A child of Duncan Forbes was Margaret Forbes[13].
  • A child of Duncan Forbes was John Forbes[14].
  • Duncan Forbes held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[15].
  • Duncan Forbes worked as a politician[6].
  • Duncan Forbes held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[16].
  • Duncan Forbes was educated at University of Aberdeen[17].
  • Duncan Forbes is recorded as male[18].
  • Duncan Forbes's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Duncan Forbes's family name is recorded as Forbes[20].
  • Duncan Forbes's given name is recorded as Duncan[21].
  • Duncan Forbes's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].

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Origins and Family

Duncan Forbes's place of birth was Inverness[2]. He was born on January 1, 1644[3]. His father was John Forbes, 2nd of Culloden[8]. His mother was Anne Dunbar[9].

Education

Duncan Forbes's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[17].

Career and Affiliations

Duncan Forbes worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[16].

Personal Life

Among Duncan Forbes's spouses was Marie Innes[10]. Children include he, Lord Culloden[11], a judge[23], 1685–1747[24], of Scotland[25]; Jean Forbes[12]; Margaret Forbes[13]; and John Forbes[14], a politician[26], 1672–1734[27], of Kingdom of Great Britain[28].

Death and Burial

Duncan Forbes died on January 1, 1704[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Duncan Forbes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Duncan Forbes born?

Duncan Forbes was born in Inverness[2].

Where did Duncan Forbes die?

Duncan Forbes passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Duncan Forbes's parents?

Duncan Forbes's father was John Forbes, 2nd of Culloden[8]. Duncan Forbes's mother was Anne Dunbar[9].

Who was Duncan Forbes married to?

Duncan Forbes's spouses include Marie Innes[10].

What did Duncan Forbes do for work?

Duncan Forbes worked as politician[6].

Where did Duncan Forbes go to school?

Duncan Forbes was educated at University of Aberdeen[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Edinburgh
    Position held Member of the Parliament of Scotland
    Nl cr aut id xx0076839
    Wikidata description Scottish politician
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