Alexander F. I. Forbes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander F. I. Forbes

South African astronomer

Date of Birth: 13-Apr-1871

Place of Birth: Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 15-May-1959

Profession: astronomer, architect

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Alexander Forbes Irvine Forbes (13 April 1871 – 15 May 1959) was a South African astronomer, architect and artist, best known for his discovery of periodic comets.