Eric Forbes

American historian of astronomy (1933–1984)
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Eric Forbes

Summary

Eric Forbes is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1933[2]. He died on January 1, 1984[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4] and historian of astronomy[5].

Key Facts

  • Eric Forbes was born on January 1, 1933[2].
  • Eric Forbes died on January 1, 1984[3].
  • Eric Forbes held citizenship in United States[6].
  • Eric Forbes worked as an astronomer[4].
  • Eric Forbes's professions included historian of astronomy[5].
  • Among Eric Forbes's employers was University of Edinburgh[7].
  • Eric Forbes was educated at University of St Andrews[8].
  • Eric Forbes received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[9].
  • Eric Forbes was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[10].
  • Eric Forbes was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[11].
  • Eric Forbes is recorded as male[12].
  • Eric Forbes's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Eric Forbes's family name is recorded as Forbes[14].
  • Eric Forbes's given name is recorded as Eric[15].
  • Eric Forbes's given name is recorded as Gray[16].
  • Eric Forbes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Eric Forbes's writing language is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Eric Forbes was born on January 1, 1933[2].

Education

Eric Forbes's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[4] and historian of astronomy[5]. Eric Forbes was employed by University of Edinburgh[7].

Recognition

Eric Forbes received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[9].

Death and Burial

Eric Forbes died on January 1, 1984[3].

FAQs

What did Eric Forbes do for work?

Eric Forbes worked as astronomer[4] and historian of astronomy[5].

Where did Eric Forbes go to school?

Eric Forbes was educated at University of St Andrews[8].

What awards did Eric Forbes receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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