Alexander Forbes Irvine Forbes | |
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| Born | 13 April 1871 Kinellar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Died | 15 May 1959 (aged 88) |
| Known for | Discovery of periodic comets |
| Spouse | Louisa Elizabeth Henrietta Crowther |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy, Architecture |
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.