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Alexander F. I. Forbes

South African astronomer (1871-1959)

  • Fame37.5
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia54
Lived 1871–1959, aged 88South Africa
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  • Era
    1871–1959
    Aged 88
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Updated 2026-08-24

Alexander Forbes Irvine Forbes was a South African astronomer, architect and artist, best known for his discovery of periodic comets.

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