About Robert Bennet Forbes
Robert Bennet Forbes, was an American sea captain, China merchant and ship owner. 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.
- Occupation
- diplomat
- Born
- 1804
- Died
- 1889
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