William Nairn Forbes

Summary

William Nairn Forbes is a human^[1]. He was born on April 3, 1796^[2]. He died on May 1, 1855^[3]. He worked as a military officer^[4] and civil engineer^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• William Nairn Forbes was born on April 3, 1796^[2].
• William Nairn Forbes died on May 1, 1855^[3].
• William Nairn Forbes's father was John Forbes of Blackford^[7].
• William Nairn Forbes's mother was Anna Margaretta Gregory^[8].
• Among William Nairn Forbes's spouses was Sarah Greenlaw^[9].
• William Nairn Forbes held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[10].
• William Nairn Forbes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[11].
• William Nairn Forbes's professions included military officer^[4].
• William Nairn Forbes's professions included civil engineer^[5].
• William Nairn Forbes's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen^[12].
• William Nairn Forbes was educated at Addiscombe Military Seminary^[13].
• William Nairn Forbes was a member of Royal Society^[14].
• William Nairn Forbes is recorded as male^[15].
• William Nairn Forbes's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• William Nairn Forbes's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general^[17].
• William Nairn Forbes's family name is recorded as Forbes^[18].
• William Nairn Forbes's given name is recorded as William^[19].

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Origins and Family

William Nairn Forbes was born on April 3, 1796^[2]. His father was John Forbes of Blackford^[7]. His mother was Anna Margaretta Gregory^[8].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen^[12], a public research university^[20], in United Kingdom^[21], founded in 1495^[22], headquartered in Aberdeen^[23] and Addiscombe Military Seminary^[13], a military academy^[24], in United Kingdom^[25], founded in 1809^[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[4] and civil engineer^[5].

Personal Life

Among William Nairn Forbes's spouses was Sarah Greenlaw^[9].

Death and Burial

William Nairn Forbes died on May 1, 1855^[3].

Why It Matters

William Nairn Forbes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[6]

FAQs

Who were William Nairn Forbes's parents?

William Nairn Forbes's father was John Forbes of Blackford^[7]. William Nairn Forbes's mother was Anna Margaretta Gregory^[8].

Who was William Nairn Forbes married to?

William Nairn Forbes's spouses include Sarah Greenlaw^[9].

What did William Nairn Forbes do for work?

William Nairn Forbes worked as military officer^[4] and civil engineer^[5].

Where did William Nairn Forbes go to school?

William Nairn Forbes was educated at University of Aberdeen^[12] and Addiscombe Military Seminary^[13].