William Alexander Forbes
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Summary
William Alexander Forbes was born on June 25, 1855[1], in Cheltenham[2]. He died on January 14, 1883[3], in Niger River[4]. He worked as an ornithologist[5] and zoologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: James Staats Forbes[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Field of work: zoology[10]
- Employer: Zoological Society of London[11]
- Educated at: St John's College[12], Kensington School[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Given name: William[15]
- Author citation (zoology): Forbes[16]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Name in native language: William Alexander Forbes[20]
Why It Matters
William Alexander Forbes has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was William Alexander Forbes born?
William Alexander Forbes's place of birth was Cheltenham[2].
Where did William Alexander Forbes die?
William Alexander Forbes died in Niger River[4].
Who were William Alexander Forbes's parents?
William Alexander Forbes's father was James Staats Forbes[8].
What did William Alexander Forbes do for work?
William Alexander Forbes worked as an ornithologist[5] and zoologist[6].
Where did William Alexander Forbes go to school?
William Alexander Forbes was educated at St John's College[12] and Kensington School[13].