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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Scottish_Enlightenment
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| gptkbp:awards |
Royal Medal
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1809-04-20
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:James_Forbes_Jr.
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| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Charles_Lyell
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
Glaciology
Understanding of ice and climate interactions. Understanding of climate change effects on glaciers. |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Thermal properties of materials
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
1868-12-31
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
Studies on glaciers and ice
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| gptkbp:field |
Natural Philosophy
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| gptkbp:fieldOfStudy |
Earth_Sciences
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| gptkbp:financialPerformance |
Mentorship of future scientists.
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| gptkbp:hasRecognition |
Received various awards for his work.
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| gptkbp:historicalImpact |
Significant contributions to the understanding of glaciers.
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| gptkbp:historicalLegacy |
Foundational work in glaciology.
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Early studies of climate and glaciers.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
James Forbes
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| gptkbp:impact |
Environmental science
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| gptkbp:influence |
Geological_studies_in_Scotland
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:John_Tyndall
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Sir_David_Brewster
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| gptkbp:influenceOn |
Geological mapping
Modern geology |
| gptkbp:involvedIn |
Scientific expeditions
Scientific societies |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Geology
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Pioneering work in glaciology
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| gptkbp:members |
gptkb:Royal_Society
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| gptkbp:nationality |
Scottish
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
First to describe the phenomenon of glacier motion.
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Influence on future geologists.
Glacial movement and dynamics. The_Glaciers_of_the_Alps |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:The_Highlands_of_Scotland
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Geologist
|
| gptkbp:publishedIn |
gptkb:Transactions_of_the_Royal_Society_of_Edinburgh
|
| gptkbp:publishes |
On_the_Glaciers_of_the_Alps
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| gptkbp:research |
Alpine glaciers
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| gptkbp:researchAreas |
Physical geography
Cryospheric sciences. |
| gptkbp:researchContribution |
Teaching and mentoring students.
Pioneering studies in glacial geology. Thermal properties of glaciers. |
| gptkbp:researchField |
Geosciences
Alpine regions. |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Glaciers
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| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Field studies
Empirical research. Documented glacier retreat. Influence on climate science. Numerous articles and papers. Worked with various scientists. Explored_the_Alps. |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Edinburgh
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| gptkbp:scientificName |
Active member of the scientific community.
Developed theories on glacier formation. Investigated the effects of temperature on glaciers. Fellow_of_the_Royal_Society. Geological_and_environmental_sciences. |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Forbes
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