Leading Figures in History

Discover the people who shaped our world — from rulers and scientists to artists and activists.

39104 persons found

Robert II Keith, Marischal of Scotland

Scottish noble and diplomat

Robert II of Artois

Count of Artois (1250–1302)

Robert II of France

King of the Franks from 996 to 1031

Robert II of Scotland

King of Scots from 1371 to 1390

Robert Indermaur

b. 1947

Swiss artist

Robert Irving (conductor)

b. 1913

British conductor (1913–1991)

Robert IV of Artois, Count of Eu

Count of Eu

Robert J. Flaherty

American documentary filmmaker

Robert J. Sawyer

b. 1960

Canadian science fiction writer (born 1960)

Robert J. Sherman

b. 1968

American songwriter (born 1968)

Robert Jacobsen

b. 1912

Danish artist (1912–1993)

Robert James Waller

b. 1939

American novelist

Robert Jameson

British scientist (1774–1854)

Robert Jankel

British automobile designer

Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool

b. 1770

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1812 to 1827

Robert Johnson

b. 1911

American blues musician and songwriter (1911–1938)

Robert Joy

b. 1951

Canadian actor (born 1951)

Robert K. Merton

b. 1910

American sociologist (1910–2003)

Robert Kanigher

b. 1915

American comic books editor (1915–2002)

Robert Kerr (athlete)

Canadian athlete (1882–1963)

Robert Kilpatrick, Baron Kilpatrick of Kincraig

b. 1926

Robert Kilroy-Silk

b. 1942

British politician and broadcaster (born 1942)

Robert King (conductor)

b. 1960

British harpsichordist and composer (1960-)

Robert Klark Graham

b. 1906

American eugenicist and millionaire (1906–1997)