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When were Nottingham Forest founded?

They was founded in 1865. A group of shinty players met at the Clinton Arms on Shakespeare Street to transition into playing football, making them one of the oldest professional football clubs in England.

What were they previously named?

Official Name: They have been known as Nottingham Forest Football Club throughout their entire history.
The “Notts Forest” Misconception: While often referred to as “Notts Forest” by outsiders and rival fans, this is considered incorrect by the club and its supporters. “Notts” is an abbreviation for Nottinghamshire, whereas the team represents the city of Nottingham (and is named after the Forest Recreation Ground where they first played).
Historical Name Components: At its inception, the club was closely associated with a bandy (an ice hockey-type game) team, sometimes referred to as the Nottingham Forest Football and Bandy Club.

Who are their local rivals?

Derby County
Leicester City
Notts County

What nicknames have they had?

Although the name hasn’t changed, the club has had several nicknames, including “The Reds,” “The Tricky Trees,” “The Forest,” and historically, “The Garibaldis”.

What home stadiums names have they had?

Source

Wikipedia