Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Robert Novak

American journalist and columnist (1931–2009)

Robert Noyce

American physicist and entrepreneur (1927–1990)

Robert Nugent, 1st Earl Nugent

Anglo-Irish politician and poet (1709–1788)

Robert O. Ragland

Musical artist

Robert of Knaresborough

Yorkshire hermit

Robert of Molesme

11th century French saint

Robert of Taranto

Prince of Taranto from 1333 to 1364

Robert Osborne

b. 1932

American film historian and actor (1932–2017)

Robert Osterloh

American actor (1918–2001)

Robert Owen

b. 1771

Welsh textile manufacturer and social reformer (1771–1858)

Robert P. Griffin

American politician

Robert Palmer

English musician (1949–2003)

Robert Paquette

b. 1949

Canadian folk singer-songwriter (born 1949)

Robert Parish

b. 1953

American basketball player (born 1953)

Robert Parker (singer)

b. 1930

American R&B singer (1930–2020)

Robert Passelewe

13th-century Bishop of Chichester-elect

Robert Patrick

b. 1958

American actor (born 1958)

Robert Pattinson

b. 1986

English actor (born 1986)

Robert Paul (figure skater)

b. 1937

Canadian pair skater (1937–2024)

Robert Peary

b. 1856

American explorer (1856–1920)

Robert Peel

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1834–1835; 1841–1846)

Robert Penn Warren

b. 1905

American poet, novelist, and literary critic (1905–1989)

Robert Persons

b. 1546

English Jesuit priest

Robert Peston

b. 1960

British journalist