John Robinson facts for kids

John Robinson is a very common name, so many different people have been called John Robinson throughout history! This page helps you find information about some of them.

People Named John Robinson

Academics and Thinkers

• John Thomas Romney Robinson (1792–1882) was an Irish astronomer and physicist. He studied stars and how things move.
• John Alan Robinson (1930–2016) was a British and American philosopher and mathematician. He was also an early computer scientist, helping to develop computers.
• John Talbot Robinson (1923–2001) was a paleontologist. This means he studied fossils to learn about ancient life, like dinosaurs.
• John C. Robinson (biologist) (born 1959) is an American ornithologist and environmental activist. An ornithologist studies birds, and an environmental activist works to protect nature.
• John Martin Robinson (born 1948) is an English historian. He studies and writes about the past.

Arts and Entertainment

Music Creators

• John Robinson (organist) (1682–1762) was an English organist. He played the organ, a large musical instrument.
• John Robinson (drummer) (born 1954) is an American drummer. He has played drums for many famous musicians.
• Jon-John Robinson (born 1970) is an American record producer and songwriter. He helps create music for artists.
• John Robinson (church musician) (born 1983) is an English organist and choir director. He leads singing groups in churches.

Actors and Performers

• John Robinson (English actor) (1908–1979) was a British actor. He was known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
• John Robinson (American actor) (born 1985) is an American actor. He has appeared in various films.

Visual Artists

• John Robinson (painter) (1715–1745) was an English painter.
• John Henry Robinson (1796–1871) was an English engraver. Engraving is a way of making pictures by carving designs into a surface.
• John Robinson (sculptor) (1935–2007) was a British sculptor. He created art by shaping materials like stone or metal.
• John Z. Robinson (born 1953) is an artist from New Zealand.
• John V. Robinson (born 1960) is an American photographer. He takes pictures and also writes.

Circus Owner

• John Robinson (circus owner) (1843–1921) was an American who owned the John Robinson Circus.

Military Figures

• John Robinson (militiaman) (1735–1805) was an American officer during the Revolutionary War. He fought for American independence.
• John C. Robinson (1817–1897) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
• John Robinson (Medal of Honor) (1840–?) was a U.S. Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award.
• John H. Robinson (Medal of Honor) (1846–1883) was an Irish soldier in the Civil War who also received the Medal of Honor.
• John Robinson (aviator) (1905–1954) was an American aviator, meaning he was a pilot. He was also an activist, working for important causes.

Politicians and Lawmakers

From Canada

• Sir John Robinson, 1st Baronet, of Toronto (1791–1863) was a lawyer and judge in Upper Canada. He was also a political figure.
  • His son, John Beverley Robinson (1821–1896), was the mayor of Toronto in 1856 and later a leader in Ontario.
• John Lyle Robinson (1890–1953) was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, helping to make laws for the province.

From the United Kingdom

• Sir John Robinson, 1st Baronet, of London (1615–1680) was the Lord Mayor of London. He was also a Member of Parliament (MP), which means he helped make laws.
• John Robinson (Harwich MP) (1727–1802) was a British Member of Parliament for Harwich.

From the United States

• John Robinson (Virginia politician, born 1705) (1705–1766) was the Speaker of the House of Burgesses in Virginia. This was an important role in the government of the time.
• John McCracken Robinson (1794–1843) was a U.S. Senator from Illinois. Senators help create laws for the whole country.
• John S. Robinson (governor) (1804–1860) was the 22nd Governor of Vermont. A governor leads a state.
• John L. Robinson (1813–1860) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana. Representatives also help make laws in the U.S. Congress.
• John Robinson (Virginia politician, born 1822) (1822–1908) was an African American state senator in Virginia.
• John Buchanan Robinson (1846–1933) was a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania.
• John Robinson (judge) (1880–1951) was the Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court. A chief justice leads the highest court in a state.
• John Robinson (Maine politician) (born 1972) served in the Maine House of Representatives.
• John Robinson (US Marshal) (1838–1917) was a U.S. Marshal, a law enforcement officer.

Religious Leaders

• John Robinson (pastor) (1576–1625) was an English pastor. He helped organize the famous Mayflower voyage, which brought early settlers to America.
• John Robinson (bishop of London) (1650–1723) was an English diplomat and a bishop. A bishop is a high-ranking church leader.
• John Robinson (bishop of Woolwich) (1919–1983) was a British Bishop of Woolwich.

Sports Figures

• John Robinson (cricketer, born 1868) (1868–1898) was an English cricketer.
• John Yate Robinson (1885–1916) was a British field hockey player.
• John Robinson (American football coach) (born 1935) is an American football coach. He has led many teams.
• John Robinson (footballer, born 1971) (born 1971) is a Welsh footballer.

Other Notable People

• John Robinson (engineer) (1823–1902) was a British locomotive engineer. He designed and built trains.
• John Richard Robinson (1828–1903) was an English journalist. He wrote for newspapers and magazines.
• John Moore Robinson (1855–1934) was a Canadian explorer. He traveled to new places and mapped them.
• John G. Robinson (1856–1943) was a railway engineer.
• John D. Robinson (disability advocate) (born 1968) is an American author and activist. He works to support people with disabilities.

See also

• Jack Robinson (disambiguation)
• Jackie Robinson (disambiguation)
• John Robison (disambiguation)
• Johnny Robinson (disambiguation)
• Jon Robinson (disambiguation)
• Jonathan Robinson (disambiguation)