Leading Figures in History

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

39104 persons found

Roberts Blossom

American actor and poet (1924–2011)

Robertson Davies

b. 1913

Canadian novelist

Robie Macauley

b. 1919

American novelist

Robin Cook

British politician (1946–2005)

Robin Cook (American novelist)

b. 1940

American physician and novelist (born 1940)

Robin Cousins

b. 1957

British former competitive figure skater

Robin Eames

b. 1937

Anglican Primate of All Ireland

Robin Gibb

British singer (1949–2012)

Robin Hardy (film director)

British film director and writer (1929–2016)

Robin Harper

b. 1940

British politician (born 1940)

Robin Harrison (pianist)

Robin Jackman

b. 1945

English cricketer (1945–2020)

Robin Leach

b. 1941

British journalist (1941–2018)

Robin Nicholson (metallurgist)

b. 1934

British metallurgist (1934–2024)

Robin Oakley

b. 1941

British journalist

Robin Olds

United States Air Force general

Robin Peterson

b. 1979

South African cricketer (born 1979)

Robin Quivers

b. 1952

American radio presenter

Robin Renucci

b. 1956

French actor and film director

Robin Roberts (baseball)

American baseball player (1926–2010)

Robin Shou

b. 1960

Hong Kong-American actor, martial artist and stuntman

Robin Simon (critic)

b. 1947

Welsh art historian and critic

Robin Söderling

b. 1984

Swedish tennis player

Robin Strasser

b. 1945

American actress (born 1945)