Forbes, Edward — born Feb. 12, 1815, Douglas, Isle of Man died Nov. 18, 1854, near Edinburgh, Scot. British naturalist. After studying medicine, he left the field to devote himself to natural history. He conducted extensive research on mollusks and sea stars,… … Universalium
FORBES, EDWARD — a noted naturalist, born at Douglas, in the Isle of Man; studied medicine at Edinburgh, where he became smitten with the love of natural science, to which he devoted his life; in 1841 he accompanied the Beacon as naturalist, and returning in… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Edward Forbes — (* 12. Februar 1815 in Douglas, Isle of Man; † 18. November 1854 in Edinburgh) war ein britischer Naturforscher und Malakologe[1]. Er gilt als Begründer der Zoogeologie … Deutsch Wikipedia
Edward Forbes — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Forbes. Edward Forbes Edward Forbes (né le 12 février 1815 à Douglas, îl … Wikipédia en Français
Forbes — La revista Forbes es publicada en Estados Unidos y esta especializada en el mundo de los negocios y las finanzas. Fundada en 1917 por B.C Forbes. Cada año publica listas que despiertan gran interés en el medio de los negocios como Forbes 400,… … Enciclopedia Universal
Edward — /ed weuhrd/, n. 1. Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall ( The Black Prince ), 1330 76, English military leader (son of Edward III). 2. Lake, a lake in central Africa, between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a source of the Nile.… … Universalium
Forbes — /fawrbz/, n. 1. Esther, 1894? 1967, U.S. novelist. 2. George William, 1869 1947, New Zealand statesman: prime minister 1930 35. * * * (as used in expressions) Forbes family Forbes Edward Montalembert Charles Forbes René count de Nash John Forbes… … Universalium
Edward — (as used in expressions) Abbey, Edward Acheson, Edward Goodrich Acton (de Aldenham), John Emerich Edward Dahlberg Acton, 1 barón Albee, Edward (Franklin) Edward Teach Bax, Sir Arnold (Edward Trevor) Bellamy, Edward Bernays, Edward L. Charles… … Enciclopedia Universal
Edward Johnson, III — Edward Crosby Ned Johnson 3rd (born 29 June 1930) is an American investor and businessman who, along with daughter Abigail Johnson, owns and runs Fidelity Investments and Fidelity International. He is a scion of a prominent Boston family, the… … Wikipedia
Edward P. Roski — Edward P. Roski, Jr. (born in 1938) is a real estate billionaire in Los Angeles, California. Roski was rated #524 on Forbes 2008 list of wealthiest people and rated #163 on The Forbes s 400 Richest Americans as he has a net worth of approximately … Wikipedia
