William Forster

English musical instrument maker and publisher (1739–1808)
Person human Q18593574
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William Forster

Summary

William Forster is a human[1]. He was born on 1739[2]. He died on 1808[3]. He worked as a musical instrument maker[4] and music publisher[5].

Key Facts

  • William Forster was born on 1739[2].
  • William Forster died on 1808[3].
  • A child of William Forster was William Forster[6].
  • William Forster held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[7].
  • William Forster held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • William Forster worked as a musical instrument maker[4].
  • William Forster's professions included music publisher[5].
  • William Forster is recorded as male[9].
  • William Forster's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • William Forster's family name is recorded as Forster[11].
  • William Forster's given name is recorded as William[12].
  • William Forster's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].

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Origins and Family

William Forster was born on 1739[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musical instrument maker[4] and music publisher[5].

Personal Life

A child of William Forster was he[6].

Death and Burial

William Forster died on 1808[3].

FAQs

What did William Forster do for work?

William Forster worked as musical instrument maker[4] and music publisher[5].

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  1. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Q1860
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  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → musical instrument maker, music publisher
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +1808-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 1037637364
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp01952927
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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