When was Forbes magazine founded and by whom?
B. C. Forbes launched the publication on the 15th of September 1917 in New York City with partner Walter Drey.
Questions about Forbes
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Who owns Forbes magazine as of May 2023?
Billionaire Austin Russell agreed to acquire an 82 percent stake in Forbes in May 2023 but the transaction collapsed in November 2023 when he failed to secure funds.
How many international editions does Forbes currently maintain?
The magazine maintains international editions covering 69 countries worldwide through licensing agreements including Forbes Africa and Forbes Afrique.
What is the Forbes 400 list and what does it rank?
The Forbes 400 ranks the richest Americans and serves as one of the most well-known lists published by the company alongside the Forbes Global 2000.
When did David Churbuck found the Forbes website and what major story did it uncover?
David Churbuck founded the Forbes website in 1996 and it uncovered Stephen Glass's journalistic fraud in 1998.