Edwin Forrest
American actor (1806-1872)
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Summary
Edwin Forrest was born on March 9, 1806[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on December 12, 1872[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as an actor[5] and stage actor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (428 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Old Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Catherine Norton Sinclair[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Edwin Forrest[13]
- Family name: Forrest[14]
- Given name: Edwin[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Edwin Forrest[16]
- Commons gallery: Edwin Forrest[17]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[18], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Writing language: English[23]
Why It Matters
Edwin Forrest has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Edwin Forrest born?
Edwin Forrest was born in Philadelphia[2].
Where did Edwin Forrest die?
Edwin Forrest died in Philadelphia[4].
Who was Edwin Forrest married to?
Edwin Forrest's spouses include Catherine Norton Sinclair[9].