Archibald Forbes

For the Scottish colonial officer, see Archie Forbes.

Archibald Forbes
Archibald Forbes, by Elliott & Fry, c. 1880s.
Born(1838-04-17)17 April 1838
Morayshire, Scotland
Died17 April 1900(1900-04-17) (aged 62)
Clarence Terrace, London
OccupationsWar correspondent, author, soldier

Archibald Forbes (17 April 1838 – 30 March 1900) was a Scottish war correspondent and author. He reported on the Franco-Prussian War, the Third Carlist War and the Russo-Turkish War. Being a British Army veteran; he likewise reported on various British colonial conflicts, notably the Anglo-Zulu War. Meanwhile he also wrote several biographies and historical works.

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