Robert

Disambiguation

There are several historical figures who are only known as "Robert":

• Saints:
  • Saint Robert of Molesme, founder of the Cistercian Order
  • Robert Bellarmine
• Other medieval Roberts:
  • Robert of Melun, scholastic theologian
  • Robert of Winchelsea, theologian and opponent of both Edward I and Edward II of England
  • Robert the Bruce

Etymology

Robert means "bright fame", derived from the Germanic elements hrod (fame) and beraht (bright). The Normans introduced this name to Britain. It belonged to three kings of Scotland, including Robert the Bruce who restored the independence of Scotland from England in the 14th century.

The name may be shortened to the nicknames Robby/Robbie/Rabbie (in Scotland), Bob/Bobby, Rob, Rab, Bobbert, or Bert.

The Italian form of the name, Roberto, became ideologically motivated in the time of the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis, from the name of the three capitals: Rome, Berlin, and Tokyo.

Notable People Named Robert

• Robert I of Scotland
• Robert II of Scotland
• Robert III of Scotland
• Robert Bork, American judge
• Robert E. Lee, general of Confederate army during United States Civil War
• Robert M. La Follette, Sr. U.S. politician
• Robert M. La Follette, Jr.politician
• Robert Heinlein, Science Fiction author
• Rob Lowe, Actor
• Robert Redford, actor
• Robert of Melun, theologian
• Robert Moog, electronic music synthesizer and pioneer
• Robert Moses, city planner and architect
• Robert Oppenheimer, nuclear physicist
• Robert Swirsky, pianist and computer scientist
• Robert Zubrin, Martian advocate
• Robert Zoellick, United States Deputy Secretary of State

Other

Robert is also a French singer, moderately famous by her song A Children's Tale (La Nuit du Chasseur) from her first album. Up to date she has released four albums: 'Sine' (1993), 'Princesse de Rien' (1997), 'Celle Qui Tue' (2002) and 'Unutuma' (2004). [1]