Robert Bennet Forbes | |
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| Born | September 18, 1804 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 1889 (aged 85) Milton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, sea captain, ship-owner |
| Spouse |
Rose Greene Smith (m. 1834) |
| Children | 3 |
| Family | Forbes |
Robert Bennet Forbes (September 18, 1804 – November 23, 1889), was an American sea captain, China merchant and ship owner.[1] He was active in ship construction, maritime safety, the opium trade, and charitable activities, including food aid to Ireland, which became known as America's first major disaster relief effort.
