Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Robert I, Duke of Parma

b. 1848

Duke of Parma and Piacenza from 1854 to 1859

Robert II Keith, Marischal of Scotland

Scottish noble and diplomat

Robert II of Artois

Count of Artois (1250–1302)

Robert II of Flanders

Count of Flanders from 1093 to 1111

Robert II of France

King of the Franks from 996 to 1031

Robert II of Scotland

King of Scots from 1371 to 1390

Robert III of Flanders

Count of Flanders from 1305 to 1322

Robert Indermaur

b. 1947

Swiss artist

Robert Indiana

b. 1928

American artist (1928–2018)

Robert Irvine

b. 1965

Celebrity chef

Robert Irving (conductor)

b. 1913

British conductor (1913–1991)

Robert Irwin (artist)

b. 1928

American installation artist (1928–2023)

Robert IV of Artois, Count of Eu

Count of Eu

Robert IV of Sablé

Grand Master of the Knights Templar from 1191 to 1192

Robert J. Behnke

American fisheries biologist

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 Jackson (UN administrator)

b. 1911

Australian naval officer (1911–1991)

Robert Jacobsen

b. 1912

Danish artist (1912–1993)

Robert James Waller

b. 1939

American novelist

Robert James-Collier

b. 1976

English actor (born 1976)

Robert Jameson

British scientist (1774–1854)

Robert Jankel

British automobile designer