Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Robert Kuok

b. 1923

Malaysian billionaire business magnate (born 1923)

Robert Kurzban

b. 1969

American psychologist (born 1969)

Robert L. Forward

b. 1932

American physicist and writer (1932–2002)

Robert L. Gibson

b. 1946

American astronaut (born 1946)

Robert L. J. Long

U.S. Navy admiral (1920–2002)

Robert L. Rock

b. 1927

American politician (1927–2013)

Robert L. Thornton

b. 1880

American politician (1880–1964)

Robert Laimer

b. 1966

Austrian politician (born 1966)

Robert Lamm

b. 1944

American musician (born 1944)

Robert Lansing (actor)

b. 1928

American actor (1928–1994)

Robert Laurent

b. 1890

American sculptor

Robert Lawson (author)

b. 1892

American children's illustrator and writer (1892–1957)

Robert Laxalt

b. 1923

American novelist

Robert Le Vigan

French actor

Robert Lebeck

German photojournalist (1929–2014)

Robert Lebel (bishop)

Canadian Catholic bishop

Robert Lebel (ice hockey)

Canadian ice hockey administrator (1905–1999)

Robert Lecourt

French politician (1908–2004)

Robert Ledley

b. 1926

American academic (1926–2012)

Robert Lelièvre

b. 1942

Musical artist

Robert Lepikson

Estonian politician, businessman and rally driver/co-driver (1952-2006)

Robert Levinz

Robert Lewandowski

b. 1988

Polish footballer (born 1988)

Robert Lewis Taylor

b. 1912

American writer