About Arthur Forbes
Lived 1807 – 1891 (aged 83–84). Arthur Forbes was a naval officer.
Admiral Arthur Forbes (died 20 March 1891) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, Queenstown.
Naval career Forbes became commanding officer of the sixth-rate HMS Calypso in July 1851, commanding officer of the frigate HMS Curacoa in May 1857 and commanding officer of the second-rate HMS Renown in November 1857. His last appointment was as Commander-in-Chief, Queenstown in November 1869 before he retired in May 1871.
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Who was Arthur Forbes?
British Royal Navy admiral (1807-1891)
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Arthur Forbes was born in 1807.
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Arthur Forbes died on 20 March 1891.
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Arthur Forbes was a naval officer.
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