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Forbes Bank

Forbes Bank was a bank in the British Crown dependency of the Isle of Man, providing private and business banking services to the local population. The bank operated from 1826 until it crashed spectacularly in 1843 resulting in hardship, unemployment, bankruptcy and destitution for many of the inhabitants of the Island.2 It is headquartered in Douglas.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1826Founded1
  • Industryfinancial services1
  • HeadquartersDouglas1

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Forbes Bank was a bank in the British Crown dependency of the Isle of Man, providing private and business banking services to the local population. The bank operated from 1826 until it crashed spectacularly in 1843 resulting in hardship, unemployment, bankruptcy and destitution for many of the inhabitants of the Island.2

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Timeline

  1. 1843Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1826Founded Founded1

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