Robert Forsyth (disambiguation)

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Robert Forsyth is bishop of Sydney.

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Robert Forsyth (writer) writer

Robert Forsyth (1766–1845), was a Scottish writer, best known for his five-volume work, The Beauties of Scotland.

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