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James David Forbes

James David Forbes

Scottish physicist and glaciologist

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Birthdate
April 20, 1809
Birthplace
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Date of Death
December 31, 1868
Place of Death
Clifton, Bristol
Clifton, Bristol
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Notice respecting a vitrified fort at Carradale in Argyleshire
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A review of the progress of mathematical and physical science in more recent times
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Testimonials in favour of James D. Forbes as a candidate for the chair of Natural Philosophy Edinburgh
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Norway and its glaciers visited in 1851
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Educated at
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
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Occupation
Scientist
Scientist
Geologist
Geologist
Physicist
Physicist
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Author
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Writer
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ISNI
00000001081593480
Open Library ID
OL2390527A0
VIAF
1069654640

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Child
George Forbes (scientist)
George Forbes (scientist)
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Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Doctoral Students
Balfour Stewart
Balfour Stewart
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Father of
George Forbes (scientist)
George Forbes (scientist)
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Wikidata ID
Q1356328
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James David Forbes was born on April 20, 1809, in Edinburgh. He was a geologist and physicist from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Forbes received his education at the University of Edinburgh. He passed away on December 31, 1868, in Clifton, Bristol.

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