About William Forrest
Lived 1835 – 1903 (aged 68). William Forrest was an Australian politician and company director.
William Forrest (11 January 1835 – 23 April 1903) was an Australian pastoralist, company director and politician, a member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Forrest was born in Ballykelly, County Londonderry, Ireland, educated privately and studied at Glasgow.
Forrest was appointed a member of the Legislative Council on 15 March 1883, holding this position until his death on 23 April 1903. Forrest was buried in Toowong Cemetery.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William Forrest's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Forrest?
Australian businessman and politician
When was William Forrest born?
William Forrest was born on 11 January 1835 in Derry.
When did William Forrest die?
William Forrest died on 23 April 1903 in Brisbane.
What was William Forrest's occupation?
William Forrest was a politician and company director.
What nationality was William Forrest?
William Forrest was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Forrest (Australian politician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Forrest. https://biography.guide/william-forrest-politician/
MLA: "William Forrest." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-forrest-politician/.
Chicago: "William Forrest." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-forrest-politician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC