General John Forbes

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Fort_Pitt
British military history
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Order_of_the_Bath
gptkbp:birth_date 1707-01-01
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:French_and_Indian_War
gptkbp:children gptkb:John_Forbes_Jr.
gptkbp:commanded British forces in North America
British regulars and colonial militia
gptkbp:contributed_to British colonial expansion
British victory in the French and Indian War
gptkbp:death_date 1759-03-11
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
gptkbp:expedition against Fort Duquesne
gptkbp:historical_figure in American history
gptkbp:historical_impact Significant in North American history
gptkbp:historical_role Commander during the French and Indian War
gptkbp:historical_significance Expansion of British territory in North America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label General John Forbes
gptkbp:influenced future military leaders
colonial military practices
subsequent military strategies in North America
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:James_Wolfe
British military tactics
gptkbp:involved_in construction of Fort Pitt
gptkbp:is_recognized_for leadership in military campaigns
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Forbes
gptkbp:known_for diplomatic relations with Native Americans
logistics and supply management
military campaigns in North America
gptkbp:led_to during the French and Indian War
Forbes Road construction
gptkbp:legacy Forbes Road
gptkbp:military_campaign North American campaigns
gptkbp:military_leadership in the 18th century
gptkbp:military_operations in the Ohio Valley
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Brigadier_General
gptkbp:military_strategy Siege tactics
gptkbp:nationality Scottish
gptkbp:notable_command gptkb:Forbes_Expedition
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Edward_Braddock
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Brigadier_General
gptkbp:reputation effective military leader
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:General_Edward_Braddock
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:service_years 1740-1759
gptkbp:spouse Margaret Forbes
gptkbp:strategic_goals Capture Fort Duquesne
military operations in North America
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:Fort_Duquesne
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Henry_Bouquet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Duquesne
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5