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Alexander Forbes
Scottish merchant, explorer, and author · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Lived 1778 to 1862 · aged 84
Alexander Forbes (1778-1862) was a 19th-century Scottish merchant, explorer, and writer. His book California: A History of Upper and Lower California, published in 1839, is perhaps the first full account in English of California. He is the brother of distinguished Scottish physician Sir John Forbes.
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Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1778 to 1862 · aged 84
