Robert Hill facts for kids

Robert Hill is a name shared by many different people throughout history. This page helps you find information about some of the famous people named Robert Hill.

Politicians Named Robert Hill

Many people named Robert Hill have been involved in politics, helping to lead their communities and countries.

Early English Politicians

• Robert Hill (died 1423) (around 1361–1423) was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Somerset, England. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the government.
• Robert Hill (died 1426) (before 1350–around 1426) was an English politician and also a judge. Judges help make decisions in legal cases.
• Robert Hill (died 1444) was the son of the judge mentioned above. He was the Sheriff of Devon in 1428. A sheriff was a very important local official in charge of law and order.

Modern Politicians

• Robert Hill (Australian politician) (born 1946) is a well-known Australian politician. He used to be a Senator, which is like a Member of Parliament but in the upper house of government. He also served as the Defence Minister and was an Ambassador to the United Nations. An ambassador represents their country in another country or at an international organization.
• Robert P. Hill (1874–1937) was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from both Illinois and Oklahoma. A U.S. Representative is elected to speak for their district in the United States Congress.
• Robert M. Hill Jr. (born 1932) is an American politician who served in the Alabama House of Representatives. This is a state-level government position.

Robert Hill in Sports

Several people named Robert Hill have made their mark in the world of sports.

Basketball Coach

• Bob Hill (born 1948), also known as Robert W. Hill, is an American basketball coach. He has coached many professional basketball teams.

Field Hockey Player

• Rob Hill (field hockey) (born 1967) is a British field hockey player. Field hockey is a team sport played with sticks and a ball.

Pool Player

• Rob Hill (pool player) became the 2003 EUKPF World Champion in eight-ball pool. Pool is a game played on a table with balls and a cue stick.

Cricketer

• Robert Hill (cricketer) (born 1954) is a New Zealand cricketer. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game popular in many countries, especially in the Commonwealth.

Robert Hill in Music

Some people named Robert Hill have contributed to the world of music.

Music Producer

• Rob Hill (producer) is a music producer and engineer. A music producer helps artists create and record their songs.

Classical Musician

• Robert Hill (musician) (born 1953) is an American harpsichordist and fortepianist. These are both types of keyboard instruments, similar to a piano but from earlier times.

Judges Named Robert Hill

Two notable individuals named Robert Hill served as judges in the United States.

U.S. Federal Judges

• Robert Andrews Hill (1811–1900) was a U.S. federal judge. Federal judges work for the national government and handle important legal cases.
• Robert Madden Hill (1928–1987) was also a U.S. federal judge.

Other Notable People Named Robert Hill

Many other people named Robert Hill have achieved great things in various fields.

Historians and Scholars

• Robert A. Hill (historian) (born 1943) is a Jamaican historian and a scholar who studies Marcus Garvey, an important figure in Black history.
• Robert B. Hill (born 1938) is an American sociologist. Sociologists study how people live together in groups and societies.

Diplomats and Military Officers

• Robert C. Hill (1917–1978) was an American diplomat. Diplomats represent their country in foreign relations.
• Robert Chambre Hill (1778–1860) was a British Army officer during the time of the Napoleonic Wars, a major conflict in European history.

Artists and Designers

• Robert F. Hill (1886–1966) was a Canadian director, screenwriter, and actor during the silent film era. Silent films were movies without spoken dialogue.
• Robert J. Hill (died 1953) was an American draftsman, designer, and art director. These roles involve creating visual designs for various projects.
• Robert Wylie Hill (1851–1939) was a Scottish importer and retailer, meaning he brought goods into the country and sold them.

Scientists and Academics

• Robert L. Hill (biochemist) (1928–2012) was an American biochemist. Biochemists study the chemical processes that happen inside living things.
• Robert T. Hill (1858–1941) was a famous Texas geologist. Geologists study the Earth's physical structure and history.

Writers and Filmmakers

• Robert Hill (writer) is an American writer.
• Robert Jordan Hill is a British director, writer, editor, and producer, working in the film industry.

See Also

• Bobby Hill (disambiguation)
• Robert Hull (disambiguation)
• Robin Hill (biochemist) (1899–1991), also known as Robert Hill, was a British biochemist.
• Robert Hill Hanna (1887–1967), an Irish-born Canadian who received the Victoria Cross, a very high military award.