Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet

Scottish banker (1739-1806)
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Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet

Summary

Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on April 5, 1739[2]. He died on November 12, 1806[3]. He worked as a banker[4] and biographer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was born on April 5, 1739[2].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet died on November 12, 1806[3].
  • Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[7].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's father was Sir William Forbes of Monymusk, 5th Bt.[8].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's mother was Christian Forbes[9].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was married to Elizabeth Hay[10].
  • A child of Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was Sir William Forbes, 7th Baronet[11].
  • A child of Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was Christian Forbes[12].
  • A child of Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was John Hay Forbes[13].
  • A child of Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was James Forbes[14].
  • A child of Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was Rebecca Forbes[15].
  • A child of Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was Elizabeth Forbes[16].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet worked as a banker[4].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet worked as a biographer[5].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet held the position of Rector of Marischal College, Aberdeen[19].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's education included a stint at Royal High School[20].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet is recorded as male[21].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's Commons category is recorded as Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet[23].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's family name is recorded as Forbes[25].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was born on April 5, 1739[2]. His father was Sir William Forbes of Monymusk, 5th Bt.[8]. His mother was Christian Forbes[9].

Education

Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was educated at Royal High School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[4] and biographer[5]. Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet held the position of Rector of Marischal College, Aberdeen[19].

Personal Life

Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was married to Elizabeth Hay[10]. Children include Sir William Forbes, 7th Baronet[11], a banker[28], 1773–1828[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30]; Christian Forbes[12], 1775–1863[31]; John Hay Forbes[13], a judge[32], 1776–1854[33], of Kingdom of Great Britain[34]; James Forbes[14]; Rebecca Forbes[15], 1779–1826[35]; and Elizabeth Forbes[16], 1781–1840[36].

Death and Burial

Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet died on November 12, 1806[3]. Burial took place at Greyfriars Kirkyard[7].

Why It Matters

Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's parents?

Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's father was Sir William Forbes of Monymusk, 5th Bt.[8]. Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's mother was Christian Forbes[9].

Who was Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet married to?

Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet's spouses include Elizabeth Hay[10].

What did Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet do for work?

Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet worked as banker[4] and biographer[5].

Where did Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet go to school?

Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet was educated at Royal High School[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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