Forbes Johnston

Forbes Johnston

Forbes Johnston (3 August 1971 in Aberdeen, Scotland – July 12, 2007 in Adelaide, Australia) was a Professional Football player [http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=8986] , playing primarily in defence, but spending some time in the midfield. He started his career playing for Junior side Musselburgh Athletic, he then joined Falkirk FC from 1990-1996 [http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/falkirk-news/forbes-johnston.html] . He later joined Airdrieonians FC from 1996-2000. Forbes also represented his country in the Scotland Under 21 team. While playing football, he obtained his Law Degree from Edinburgh University, and after a career-ending knee injury when he was 28, he left Scotland to join accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers in Edinburgh before moving to Sydney and then Adelaide, Australia. He died suddenly aged 35 [http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/news/tm_headline=scots-footlballer-found-dead-at-35&method=full&objectid=19454078&siteid=66633-name_page.html] .


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson — Nacimiento 16 de enero de 1853 Londres, Inglaterra, Reino Unido Fallecimiento 6 de noviembre de 1937 Dover, Inglaterra, Reino Unido Pareja Gertrude Elliott Sir Johnston Forbes …   Wikipedia Español

  • Forbes — bezeichnet: Forbes Magazine, US amerikanisches Wirtschaftsmagazin der Forbes Inc. den deutschen Namen der Stadt Borovany, Okres České Budějovice, Tschechien Forbes (Clan) Forbes (Band), schwedische Band Orte in den Vereinigten Staaten: Forbes… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Forbes-Robertson — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Johnston Forbes Robertson (1853–1937), britischer Schauspieler Norman Forbes Robertson (1858 1932), britischer Schauspieler Eric Forbes Robertson (1865 1935), britischer Landschaftsmaler John Forbes… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson — Sir Johnston Forbes Robertson (* 16. Januar 1853 in London; † 6. November 1937 in St. Margaret s Bay, Dover) war ein bedeutender englischer Theaterschauspieler und manager. Er galt als der beste Hamlet Darsteller des 19. Jahrhunderts. Leben …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson — Sir Johnston Forbes Robertson (January 16, 1853 – November 6, 1937 Sir Johnston Forbes Robertson, Beauty And Grace In Acting , Obituaries, The Times , 8 November 1937.] ) was an English actor and theatre manager. He was considered the finest… …   Wikipedia

  • Johnston, Arthur — (1587 1641)    He was born at Caskieben, Aberdeenshire, the son of Laird Johnston of Johnston and Caskieben, and on his mother s side a grandson of the seventh Lord Forbes. He was probably a student at King s College, Old Aberdeen of which he… …   British and Irish poets

  • Forbes-Robertson, Sir Johnston — ▪ British actor born Jan. 16, 1853, London, Eng. died Nov. 6, 1937, St. Margaret s Bay, near Dover   English actor who was considered the finest Hamlet of his time, noted for his elocution and ascetic features. (See Forbes Robertson reading from… …   Universalium

  • Forbes-Robertson — biographical name Sir Johnston 1853 1937 English actor …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Forbes-Robertson — /fawrbz rob euhrt seuhn/, n. Sir Johnston, 1853 1937, English actor and theatrical manager. * * * …   Universalium

  • Forbes-Robertson — /fɔbz ˈrɒbətsən/ (say fawbz robuhtsuhn) noun Sir Johnston, 1853–1937, English actor and theatre manager …  

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”