About John Forbes
Lived 1883 – 1967 (aged 83). John Forbes was a rugby union player.
John Lockhart Forbes (11 April 1883 – 10 February 1967) was a Scottish international rugby union player.
Based in Edinburgh, Forbes was a Watsonians three–quarter and represented Edinburgh District. He gained three Scotland caps, debuting against Wales during the 1905 Home Nations. After his debut match, Forbes was replaced in the XV by Alec Boswell Timms, but returned to make a further two appearances in 1906.
Forbes spent his entire working life with seed company Stewart & Co, which he became chairman of in 1940. He was vice president of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society and received the Scottish Horticultural Medal when he retired.
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Who was John Forbes?
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When was John Forbes born?
John Forbes was born on 11 April 1883.
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John Forbes died on 10 February 1967.
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John Forbes was a rugby union player.
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