Alexander Forbes Irvine | |
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 Portrait of Alexander Forbes Irvine, painted by Sir George Reid. | |
| Born | 18 February 1818 Schivas House, Tarves, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Died | 4 April 1892 Drum Castle, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | Marischal College, University of Aberdeen; University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation(s) | Landowner, Advocate, Philosopher, Amateur Astronomer |
| Known for | Prominent member of Clan Irvine, Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Principal Clerk of the Justiciary Court, Sheriff of Argyll, Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh |
| Spouse | Anna Margaretta Forbes-Leslie (m. 1848) |
| Children | Alexander Charles Quentin Hamilton Irvine, Francis Hugh Forbes Irvine, 21st Laird of Drum |
| Parent(s) | Margaret Hamilton and Alexander Forbes Irvine, 19th Laird of Drum |
Alexander Forbes Irvine, 20th Laird of Drum FRSE JP DL LLD (1818–1892) was a Scottish landowner, advocate, philosopher and amateur astronomer. He was a prominent member of Clan Irvine and held the family seat of Drum Castle until his death.[1]