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William Cameron Forbes
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American diplomat (1870-1959)
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William Cameron Forbes (1870–1959) was an American diplomat, banker, writer, and politician. Born in Milton and educated at Bates College and Harvard University, he held positions including Governor-General of the Philippines, ambassador, and president. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Forbes authored three works, including *Romance of Business*, *Philippine Islands*, and *As To Polo*. He died in Boston and spoke English.
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Person · Open Library
- Works
- 3
Top works
- Romance of Business
- Philippine Islands
- As To Polo
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Cameron
- Family name
- Forbes
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Milton
- Place of death
- Boston
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- president
- Educated at
- Bates College
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- W. Cameron Forbes cph.3b13852.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1870-05-21
- date of death
- 1959-12-24
- Commons category
- William Cameron Forbes
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