Sir William Forbes
Sir Joshua Reynolds (after) 1723 - 1792
Summary
Sir William Forbes (1739-1806) succeeded as the 6th Baronet in 1743. He became an eminent banker and was highly esteemed. He was also a Member of the Literary Club with Johnson, Garrick and Burke, and he wrote the life of Beattie.
Object Name
Sir William Forbes
Creators Name
accession number
1920.459
Collection Group
Place of creation
Europe
Support
paper
Medium
Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920
, Josiah Wedgwood, 1920.155.1200x1200.jpg)
, Duchess of Devonshire, 1918.664.1200x1200.jpg)
, Samuel Cousins.1200x1200.jpg)
