Malcolm Forbes

American publisher (1919–1990)
Person human Q1887014
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Malcolm Forbes

Summary

Malcolm Forbes is a human[1]. Born in Englewood[2], he… he was born on August 19, 1919[3]. He died in Far Hills[4]. He died on February 24, 1990[5]. He worked as a publisher[6], politician[7], socialite[8], journalist[9], and businessperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Malcolm Forbes was born in Englewood[2].
  • Malcolm Forbes died in Far Hills[4].
  • Malcolm Forbes was born on August 19, 1919[3].
  • Malcolm Forbes died on February 24, 1990[5].
  • Malcolm Forbes's father was Bertie Charles Forbes[12].
  • Malcolm Forbes's mother was Adelaide Mary Louise Forbes[13].
  • Malcolm Forbes was married to Roberta Remsen Laidlaw[14].
  • A child of Malcolm Forbes was Steve Forbes[15].
  • A child of Malcolm Forbes was Christopher Forbes[16].
  • A child of Malcolm Forbes was Tim Forbes[17].
  • Malcolm Forbes held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Malcolm Forbes worked as a publisher[6].
  • Malcolm Forbes's professions included politician[7].
  • Malcolm Forbes's professions included socialite[8].
  • Malcolm Forbes worked as a journalist[9].
  • Malcolm Forbes's professions included businessperson[10].
  • Malcolm Forbes worked as an art collector[19].
  • Malcolm Forbes held the position of Member of the State Senate of New Jersey[20].
  • Malcolm Forbes's education included a stint at Princeton University[21].
  • Malcolm Forbes's education included a stint at Lawrenceville School[22].
  • Malcolm Forbes received the Bronze Star Medal[23].
  • Malcolm Forbes received the Purple Heart[24].
  • Malcolm Forbes received the Harmon Trophy[25].
  • Malcolm Forbes received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[26].
  • Malcolm Forbes received the Pride of Performance[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Englewood[2], Malcolm Forbes… he was born on August 19, 1919[3]. His father was Bertie Charles Forbes[12]. His mother was Adelaide Mary Louise Forbes[13].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[21], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31] and Lawrenceville School[22], a boarding school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1810[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6], politician[7], socialite[8], journalist[9], businessperson[10], and art collector[19]. Malcolm Forbes held the position of Member of the State Senate of New Jersey[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[23], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1944[37]; Purple Heart[24], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1932[40]; Harmon Trophy[25], an award[41]; New Jersey Hall of Fame[26], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 2008[44]; Pride of Performance[27], an award[45], in Pakistan[46], founded in 1958[47]; and Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey[48], a museum[49], in United States[50], founded in 1972[51].

Personal Life

Malcolm Forbes was married to Roberta Remsen Laidlaw[14]. Children include Steve Forbes[15], a politician[52], b. 1947[53], of United States[54], awarded the Order of Merit of the Star of Liberland[55]; Christopher Forbes[16], a publisher[56], b. 1951[57], of United States[58]; and Tim Forbes[17], of United States[59]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[60].

Death and Burial

Malcolm Forbes died on February 24, 1990[5]. He passed away in Far Hills[4].

Why It Matters

Malcolm Forbes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Malcolm Forbes born?

Malcolm Forbes was born in Englewood[2].

Where did Malcolm Forbes die?

Malcolm Forbes died in Far Hills[4].

Who were Malcolm Forbes's parents?

Malcolm Forbes's father was Bertie Charles Forbes[12]. Malcolm Forbes's mother was Adelaide Mary Louise Forbes[13].

Who was Malcolm Forbes married to?

Malcolm Forbes's spouses include Roberta Remsen Laidlaw[14].

What did Malcolm Forbes do for work?

Malcolm Forbes worked as publisher[6], politician[7], socialite[8], journalist[9], and businessperson[10].

Where did Malcolm Forbes go to school?

Malcolm Forbes was educated at Princeton University[21] and Lawrenceville School[22].

What awards did Malcolm Forbes receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[23], Purple Heart[24], Harmon Trophy[25], and New Jersey Hall of Fame[26].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Princeton University, Lawrenceville School
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