William Robertson (disambiguation)
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Public officials
- William Robertson (Western Quebec and Upper Canada) (ca. 1760–1806), Scottish-born entrepreneur and colonial-era political figure
- William Robertson (Nova Scotia) (before 1765–after 1811), Scottish-descended merchant and political figure in Canadian colonies
- William J. RobertsonWilliam J. RobertsonWilliam Joseph Robertson was born in Culpeper County, Virginia in 1817. He attended the University of Virginia from 1834 to 1836 and again in 1841. After graduating, he was admitted to the bar in 1843, settled in Charlottesville to practice law, and won election as Commonwealth’s Attorney for...
(1817–1898), American jurist, from Virginia; in 1889 served as first president of Virginia Bar Association - William H. RobertsonWilliam H. RobertsonWilliam Henry Robertson was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a United States Representative from 1867 to 1869, and President pro tempore of the New York State Senate.-Life:He was the son of Henry Robertson...
(1823–1898), American local political leader; power broker in New York from 1850s to 1890s - William Tindal RobertsonWilliam Tindal RobertsonSir William Tindal Robertson , was an English physician. He represented Brighton in Parliament from 29 Nov 1886 - 25 Oct 1889....
(1825–1889), English legislator who represented Brighton in Parliament from 1886 to 1889 - William A. Robertson (before 1840–after 1884), American state legislator; Democrat from Louisiana who, from October 17 to December 24, 1881 served as lieutenant governor
- William Robertson (Lord Lieutenant of Fife) (1856–1923), Scottish industrialist in Dunfermline who was knighted in 1909; served as Lord Lieutenant of FifeLord Lieutenant of FifeThis is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Fife.*George Lindsay-Crawford, 22nd Earl of Crawford 17 March 1794 – 1807*Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin 7 March 1807 – 1807...
from May 1917 until his death - William Robertson (Ontario) (born 1897), Canadian political figure who represented Wentworth in Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1948
- Bill Robertson (Louisiana politician) (born 1938), American local political figure; Democrat from Louisiana; mayor of Minden in Webster Parish since 1990
- William W. RobertsonWilliam W. Robertson| align="right"|William W. Robertson was an American lawyer who served as Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey from 1980 to 1981.-Biography:...
(1941–2008), American lawyer who, from September 1980 to December 1981, served as U.S. Attorney for District of New Jersey
Footballers
- William Robertson (Welsh footballer)William Robertson (Welsh footballer)William Robertson was a Welsh professional footballer who played for Abercorn, Small Heath and Bristol Rovers between 1894 and 1903....
(1873–after 1903), Welsh inside-forward, later wing-half, whose career lasted from 1894 to 1903 - William Robertson (Scottish footballer) (1907–1980), Scottish full back; career with Stoke City, Manchester United and Reading lasted from 1929 to 1936
- Bill Robertson (English footballer)Bill Robertson (English footballer)William Harold "Bill" Robertson is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Chelsea, Birmingham City and Stoke City. He played as a goalkeeper....
(1923–2003), English football goalkeeper for Chelsea in 1940s, Birmingham City and Stoke City - Bill Robertson (Scottish footballer)Bill Robertson (Scottish footballer)William Gibb "Bill" Robertson was a Scottish professional footballer, who played in the Football League for Chelsea and Leyton Orient. He played as a goalkeeper, and played in 26 matches in the 1954–55 season when Chelsea won the First Division championship.-External links:* on Chelsea F.C....
(1928–1973), Scottish football goalkeeper for Chelsea in 1950s and Leyton Orient
Other competitors
- William Robertson (cricketer)William Robertson (cricketer)William "Digger" Roderick Robertson was an Australian cricketer who played in one Test held from 1 January to 5 January 1885....
(1861–1938), Australian right-handed batsman, known as "Digger Robertson" - William Robertson (tennis), American tennis player of the 1930s and 40s
- William Keith Robertson (born 1954), Scottish rugby union wing and centre
- Bill Robertson (baseball), minor league baseball figure
Writers
- William Robertson (historian)William Robertson (historian)William Robertson FRSE FSA was a Scottish historian, minister of religion, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh...
(1721–1793), Scottish writer and academic who served as Principal of University of Edinburgh from 1762 to 1793 - William Eben Robertson (1815–1874), English historian specialising in mediæval Scotland who, in 1862, published two-volume study, Scotland under her early Kings
Clergymen
- William Frederick Robertson (1816–1853), English minister remembered as "Robertson of Brighton" for his deeply-felt sermons at Brighton's Holy Trinity Church; died at age 37
- William Bruce RobertsonWilliam Bruce RobertsonWilliam Bruce Robertson , Scottish divine, was born at Greenhill, St. Ninians, Stirling, 24 May, 1820, and was educated at the University of Glasgow and at the Secession Theological Hall, Edinburgh, where he made the acquaintance of Thomas de Quincey, and on his recommendation went to the...
(1820–1886), Scottish Secession/United Presbyterian Church minister with 35 years of service as renowned preacher in North Ayrshire town of Irvine
Military personnel
- William Robertson (field marshal) (1860–1933), British military leader during World War I
- William Robertson (VC)William Robertson (VC)Lieutenant-Colonel William Robertson VC CBE was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.-Details:Robertson was 34 years old, and a sergeant-major in the 2nd...
(1865–1949), Scottish sergeant-major who received Britain's highest military award for valour in October 1899, during Boer War - William Marcus Robertson (1870–1948), American soldier who received Medal of Honor for heroism in May 1899, during military campaign in Philippines
Others
- William Robertson (Australian settler) (1798–1874), Scottish-born pioneer in Tasmania and Victoria; became wealthy and prominent cattle rancher and financier
- William "Rip" Robertson (before 1924–1973), American covert agent whose assignments were primarily with Central Intelligence Agency; participated in Bay of Pigs operation; died in Laos