Leading Figures in History

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

62243 persons found

Robie Macauley

b. 1919

American novelist

Robin Boyd (architect)

Australian architect and writer (1919–1971)

Robin Cook

British politician (1946–2005)

Robin Cook (American novelist)

b. 1940

American physician and novelist (born 1940)

Robin Cooke, Baron Cooke of Thorndon

New Zealand judge (1926–2006)

Robin Copeland

b. 1987

Irish rugby union player (born 1987)

Robin Cousins

b. 1957

British former competitive figure skater

Robin Day

b. 1923

British broadcaster (1923–2000)

Robin Eames

b. 1937

Anglican Primate of All Ireland

Robin Eubanks

b. 1955

American jazz trombonist (born 1955)

Robin Finck

b. 1971

Musical artist

Robin Gammell

b. 1936

Canadian film, television and stage actor

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 Holloway

b. 1943

English composer and academic (born 1943)

Robin Hyman

b. 1931

British publisher (1931–2017)

Robin Jackman

b. 1945

English cricketer (1945–2020)

Robin Lane Fox

b. 1946

British historian, educator and writer (born 1946)

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