Rob⋅in⋅son
[rob-in-suh
n] 
| 1. | Bill (“Bojangles”), 1878–1949, U.S. tap dancer. |
| 2. | Board⋅man
[bawrd-muhn, bohrd-] , 1876–1952, U.S. painter and illustrator, born in Nova Scotia. |
| 3. | Brooks Calbert, born 1937, U.S. baseball player. |
| 4. | Edward G. (Emanuel Goldenberg), 1893–1973, U.S. actor, born in Romania. |
| 5. | Edwin Arlington, 1869–1935, U.S. poet. |
| 6. | Frank, born 1935, U.S. baseball player: first black manager in Major Leagues, 1975. |
| 7. | Frederick John, Viscount Gode⋅rich
[gohd-rich] , 1st Earl of Ripon, 1782–1859, British statesman: prime minister 1827–28. |
| 8. | Jack Roosevelt (Jackie), 1919–72, U.S. baseball player. |
| 9. | James Harvey, 1863–1936, U.S. historian. |
| 10. | Mary, born 1944, Irish lawyer and politician: first woman president 1990–97. |
| 11. | Ray (Walker Smith; “Sugar Ray”), 1921–1989, U.S. boxer. |
| 12. | Sir Robert, 1886–1975, English chemist: Nobel prize 1947. |
| 13. | a male given name. |
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American baseball player noted for his defensive skills. In 22 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (1955-1977), he led the American League in fielding percentage 11 times and was named the most valuable player in 1964. |
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| Robinson, Edward G. Originally Emanuel Goldenberg. 1893-1973.
Romanian-born American actor known for his portrayal of gangsters in motion pictures, including Little Caesar (1930). |
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| Robinson, Edwin Arlington 1869-1935.
American poet whose works include long narratives and character studies of New Englanders, including "Miniver Cheevy" (1910). |
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| Robinson, Frank Born 1935.
American baseball player who, during his career with the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles, became the first player named most valuable player of both the National (1961) and American (1966) leagues. |
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| Robinson, Jack Roosevelt Known as "Jackie." 1919-1972.
American baseball player. The first African-American player in the major leagues in the 20th century, he was a second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956), had a lifetime batting average of .311, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. |
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| Robinson, James Harvey 1863-1936.
American historian who stressed the importance of social and intellectual events on the course of history. He was a founder of the New School for Social Research in New York City (1919). |
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| Robinson, Mary Born 1944.
Irish lawyer and politician who served as the first woman president of Ireland (1990-1997). Her administration was marked by a series of controversial changes concerning civil rights and family law. |
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| Robinson, Ray Known as "Sugar Ray." 1921-1989.
American prizefighter who was world champion six times, once as a welterweight (1946-1951) and five times as a middleweight (1951-1960). |
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| robinson | |
noun | |
| 1. | English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975) |
| 2. | United States prizefighter who won the world middleweight championship five times and the world welterweight championship once (1921-1989) |
| 3. | Irish playwright and theater manager in Dublin (1886-1958) |
| 4. | United States historian who stressed the importance of intellectual and social events for the course of history (1863-1936) |
| 5. | United States baseball player; first Black to play in the major leagues (1919-1972) |
| 6. | United States poet; author of narrative verse (1869-1935) |
| 7. | United States film actor noted for playing gangster roles (1893-1973) |
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Robinson Creek, KY (CCD, FIPS 19592928)
Location: (37.366095, -82.553154)
Population (2000): 3,699 (1,655 housing units)
Area: 34.696389 sq mi (land), 0.000000 sq mi (water)
Zip code(s): 41560
Robinson Township, PA (CDP, FIPS 65378)
Location: (40.458008, -80.128259)
Population (2000): 12,289 (5,158 housing units)
Area: 14.749298 sq mi (land), 0.183179 sq mi (water)
Robinson, IL (township, FIPS 03364720)
Location: (39.007896, -87.740497)
Population (2000): 10,138 (4,248 housing units)
Area: 57.252955 sq mi (land), 0.243669 sq mi (water)
Zip code(s): 62454
Robinson, IL (city, FIPS 64707)
Location: (39.006185, -87.738778)
Population (2000): 6,822 (3,376 housing units)
Area: 3.625087 sq mi (land), 0.063171 sq mi (water)
Zip code(s): 62454
Robinson, PA (township, FIPS 00365352)
Location: (40.458008, -80.128259)
Population (2000): 12,289 (5,158 housing units)
Area: 14.749298 sq mi (land), 0.183179 sq mi (water)
Zip code(s): 15949
Robinson, PA (township, FIPS 12565376)
Location: (40.402820, -80.302234)
Population (2000): 2,193 (902 housing units)
Area: 21.156057 sq mi (land), 0.085583 sq mi (water)
Zip code(s): 15949
Robinson, VA (district, FIPS 15595391)
Location: (37.053554, -80.801478)
Population (2000): 6,361 (2,954 housing units)
Area: 55.628064 sq mi (land), 0.284668 sq mi (water)
Robinson, ND (city, FIPS 04367180)
Location: (47.143094, -99.779129)
Population (2000): 71 (56 housing units)
Area: 0.164278 sq mi (land), 0.000000 sq mi (water)
Robinson, MI (township, FIPS 13969000)
Location: (42.993710, -86.085374)
Population (2000): 5,588 (1,885 housing units)
Area: 38.615420 sq mi (land), 0.830013 sq mi (water)
Robinson, ND (township, FIPS 04367220)
Location: (47.116700, -99.798516)
Population (2000): 38 (21 housing units)
Area: 34.376964 sq mi (land), 1.583869 sq mi (water)
Robinson, KS (township, FIPS 01360350)
Location: (39.808097, -95.396871)
Population (2000): 452 (205 housing units)
Area: 44.758111 sq mi (land), 0.113015 sq mi (water)
Robinson, IN (township, FIPS 12965124)
Location: (38.050210, -87.732422)
Population (2000): 3,976 (1,440 housing units)
Area: 39.126120 sq mi (land), 0.013845 sq mi (water)
Robinson, TX (city, FIPS 62588)
Location: (31.470518, -97.119361)
Population (2000): 7,845 (2,942 housing units)
Area: 31.555422 sq mi (land), 0.000000 sq mi (water)
Robinson, ND (city, FIPS 67180)
Location: (47.143094, -99.779129)
Population (2000): 71 (56 housing units)
Area: 0.164278 sq mi (land), 0.000000 sq mi (water)
Robinson, KS (city, FIPS 60325)
Location: (39.816256, -95.410567)
Population (2000): 216 (111 housing units)
Area: 0.243512 sq mi (land), 0.000000 sq mi (water)
Robinson, WV (district, FIPS 05392652)
Location: (38.914374, -82.072625)
Population (2000): 2,620 (1,085 housing units)
Area: 32.112177 sq mi (land), 1.273202 sq mi (water)
North Robinson, OH (village, FIPS 56994)
Location: (40.792804, -82.857596)
Population (2000): 211 (88 housing units)
Area: 0.097988 sq mi (land), 0.000000 sq mi (water)
Zip code(s): 44856
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