James Robinson
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James Robinson, Jim Robinson, Jimmy Robinson or Jamie Robinson may refer to:
Public officials
- James W. Robinson (Texas and California) (c. 1791–1857), American state official; Texas provisional governor
- James Fisher Robinson (1800–1882), American Democrat politician from Kentucky
- James Carroll RobinsonJames Carroll RobinsonJames Carroll Robinson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Paris, Illinois, Robinson moved to Clark County, Illinois, with his parents in 1825.He received a limited schooling....
(1823–1886), American Democrat politician from Illinois - James Wallace RobinsonJames Wallace RobinsonJames Wallace Robinson was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in the township of Carby, near Unionville Center, Ohio, Robinson attended the common schools and Marysville Academy....
(1826–1898), American Republican politician from Ohio - James S. RobinsonJames S. RobinsonJames Sidney Robinson was a U.S. Representative from Ohio and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Early life and career:...
(1827–1892), American Republican politician from Ohio - James Robinson (British Columbia), Canadian political figure elected in 1871 to Legislative Assembly of British ColumbiaLegislative Assembly of British ColumbiaThe Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is one of two components of the Parliament of British Columbia, the provincial parliament ....
- James D. RobinsonJames D. RobinsonJames D. Robinson was a Canadian political figure who, in 1873, served for approximately two months as Mayor of Victoria, British Columbia.Robinson is referred to as the "mysterious missing mayor" because of the scarcity of archival information regarding his term, which is recorded as being the...
, Canadian mayor of Victoria, British Columbia, 1873 - James L. RobinsonJames L. RobinsonJames Lowry Robinson was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of North Carolina; he served as lieutenant governor of the state for four years and as acting Governor of North Carolina for one month in 1883....
(1838–1887), American Democrat politician from North Carolina - James Robinson (New Brunswick)James Robinson (New Brunswick)James Robinson was a Canadian politician.Born in Derby, New Brunswick of parents who came from Scotland, Robinson was educated in Derby. A merchant and lumberman, he was a manager of the South-West Miramichi Boom & Lumber Company. He was also a director of the Newcastle Miramichi Spool Factory,...
(1852–1932), Canadian Conservative politician from New Brunswick - James M. Robinson (Indiana)James M. Robinson (Indiana)James McClellan Robinson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Fort Wayne, Indiana, Robinson attended the public schools.He studied law....
(1861–1942), American Democrat politician from Indiana - James E. RobinsonJames E. RobinsonJames Edgar Robinson was educated at the local high school and latter attended Wesleyan and Ohio State universities. At the latter he was a member of the first law class. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1893, and began the practice of law in Richwood, Ohio...
(1868–1932), American jurist in Ohio - James Robinson (North Dakota), American jurist who served on North Dakota Supreme CourtNorth Dakota Supreme CourtThe North Dakota Supreme Court is the highest court of law in the state of North Dakota. The Court rules on questions of law in appeals from the state's district courts....
- J. W. RobinsonJ. W. RobinsonJames William Robinson was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in Coalville, Utah, Robinson attended public schools...
(James William Robinson, 1878–1964), American Democrat politician from Utah - J. Kenneth RobinsonJ. Kenneth RobinsonJames Kenneth Robinson was a State Senator and U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Early life and career:Born in Winchester, Virginia, Robinson attended the public schools of Winchester. He graduated with a B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia in 1937. He served as...
(1916–1990), American Republican politician from Virginia
Recipients of American Medal of Honor
- James H. RobinsonJames H. RobinsonJames H. Robinson was a Union Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.-Biography:...
(died 1864), Civil War private in Union Army; awarded Medal of Honor in 1864 - James E. Robinson, Jr.James E. Robinson, Jr.James E. Robinson, Jr. was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II....
(1918–1945), Army first lieutenant; posthumous recipient of Medal of Honor in 1945 - James W. Robinson, Jr.James W. Robinson, Jr.James William "Jim" Robinson, Jr. was an American soldier and a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor. Robinson earned the award while serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam...
(1940–1966), Army sergeant; posthumous recipient of Medal of Honor during Vietnam War
Historians, scholars and clergymen
- James H. Robinson (clergyman)James H. Robinson (clergyman)Reverend Dr. James H. Robinson was an African-American clergyman who founded the cross-cultural exchange program Operation Crossroads Africa.He was a member of the National Advisory Council of the Peace Corps, a position that was called into question by the Committee on Un-American Activities in...
, American clergyman - James Harvey RobinsonJames Harvey RobinsonJames Harvey Robinson was an American historian.Robinson was born Bloomington, Illinois. He taught history at the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University , becoming a full professor in 1895...
(1863–1936), American historian and co-founder/first director of New School for Social Research - James A. RobinsonJames A. RobinsonJames A. Robinson is an American academic who, between 1974 and 1987, served as the second president of the University of West Florida.A political science professor, James A. Robinson established the Marion Viccars Award, which recognizes superior performance and accomplishments of faculty and...
, American academic, president of University of West Florida - James M. RobinsonJames M. RobinsonJames McConkey Robinson is Professor Emeritus of Religion, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California. He is a member of the Jesus Seminar and arguably the most prominent Q and Nag Hammadi library scholar of the 20th century. He is also a major contributor to The International Q...
(born 1924), American biblical scholar, author, editor and professor - James Robinson (economist), American academic at Harvard University; see Economic growthEconomic growthIn economics, economic growth is defined as the increasing capacity of the economy to satisfy the wants of goods and services of the members of society. Economic growth is enabled by increases in productivity, which lowers the inputs for a given amount of output. Lowered costs increase demand...
- James C. Robinson (health economist)James C. Robinson (health economist)James C. Robinson is a professor of health economics at the University of California, Berkeley's school of public health. At Berkeley, he has the title of the Kaiser Permanente Distinguished Professor of Health Economics. Robinson is a contributing editor for the peer-reviewed academic journal...
, professor at the University of California, Berkeley
Artists, performers and producers
- Jim Robinson (trombonist)Jim Robinson (trombonist)Jim Robinson, also known as Big Jim Robinson was an American jazz musician, based in New Orleans, renowned for his deep, wide-toned, robust "tailgate" style of trombone playing, which enabled him to achieve a wide swoop between two notes as he moved the slide—while continually buzzing air...
(1892–1976), American musician, known as Big Jim Robinson - James G. RobinsonJames G. RobinsonJames G. Robinson is an American film producer. He is chairman and CEO of Morgan Creek Productions, a Los Angeles studio that he founded. His son David C. Robinson is the studio's vice president.-External links:...
, American film producer, chairman and CEO of Morgan Creek Productions - James F. Robinson (filmmaker) (born 1955), American director, writer and producer
- James Robinson (comics) (born 1963), English writer of comic books and screenplays
- James Robinson (opera director), Artistic Director of the Opera Theatre of Saint LouisOpera Theatre of Saint LouisOpera Theatre of Saint Louis is a summer opera festival held in St. Louis, Missouri. Typically four operas, all sung in English, are presented each season, which runs from late May to late June. Performances are accompanied by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, which is divided into two...
- J-RoJ-RoJames Robinson, known by his stage name J-Ro is a hip-hop performer and former member of Tha Alkaholiks. He is also a regular guest/contributor of Combat Radio - Discography :818 Antics*Mix-CD*Released: May 5, 2006...
(James Robinson, born 1969), American musical artist, co-founder of group Tha Alkaholiks - Jimmy Robinson (actor)Jimmy Robinson (actor)James Robinson Jr. was an American film actor.-Career:Robinson played the role of "Hambone" Johnson in Fontaine Fox's Mickey McGuire film series of short subjects. He was in the series from its beginning in 1927 until its end in 1934, appearing in most of the shorts in series. During his Mickey...
, American actor in the Mickey McGuire short film series from 1927 to 1934 - James Robinson (filk musician)James Robinson (filk musician)Dr. James Robinson is an American filk music songwriter and performer whose songs focus on scientific themes, particularly paleontology....
(born 1948), American filk music songwriter and performer
Sports figures
- Jim Robinson (boxer)Jim Robinson (boxer)"Sweet Jimmy" Jim Robinson is a retired American boxer from Miami. Robinson fought Muhammad Ali in Miami Beach on Feb. 7, 1961 as a last minute replacement for Willie Gullatt. Robinson became Ali's fourth professional opponent...
(born 1925), American boxer - James Robinson (footballer born 1899), Northern Ireland forward; played for Manchester United and Tranmere Rovers
- James Robinson (English footballer)James Robinson (English footballer)James Walter Robinson was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.-References:...
, wing half for Bradford City, Doncaster Rovers, Scarborough and Newcastle, 1923–1931 - James Robinson (footballer born 1982)James Robinson (footballer born 1982)James Robinson is an English/ Australian professional footballer who currently plays for Oakleigh Cannons in the Victorian Premier League, as a Midfielder-England:...
, English striker; with Crewe Alexandria, playing in Australia since 2005 - James Robinson (rugby league)James Robinson (rugby league)James "Jimmy" Robinson is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s, who at representative level has played for England, and at club level for Castleford, playing at , i.e. number 3 or 4.-International honours:...
, English player during 1940s; best known as Jimmy Robinson - Jamie RobinsonJamie RobinsonJamie Peter Robinson is a Wales international rugby union footballer who currently plays for Agen at outside centre. He attended Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf with younger brother Nick Robinson. He is known for his saloon door defence, blistering pace and ability to beat defenders.Robinson came to...
(born 1980), Welsh rugby union footballer; outside centre with Cardiff Blues and Wales team - Jimmy RobinsonJimmy RobinsonJimmy Robinson is a former American football wide receiver and current wide receivers coach for the Dallas Cowboys. He played for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers during his playing career...
(born 1953), wide receiver with Giants, 49ers and Broncos; coach - James Robinson (gridiron football) (born 1982), wide receiver for Toronto Argonauts
- James Flynn RobinsonFlynn RobinsonFlynn James Robinson is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'1" guard from the University of Wyoming, Robinson played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association and one season in the now-defunct American Basketball Association...
(born 1941), American basketball player, guard in NBA and ABA, 1966–1974 - James Robinson (basketball)James Robinson (basketball)James "Hollywood" Robinson is a former American professional basketball player, most notably in the NBA....
(born 1970), American NBA shooting guard with Portland Trail Blazers - James Robinson (racing driver) (1946–1995), American NASCAR driver
- James Robinson (distance runner)James Robinson (distance runner)James J. Robinson, Jr. is a former American middle distance runner. He was the dominant American 800 meters runner from the mid-1970s through the mid 1980. He ran in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, finishing fifth in his semi-final and not making the final. He was on the ill...
(born 1954), American middle-distance runner
Others
- James R. RobinsonJames R. RobinsonJames R. Robinson was an industrialist, inventor, and author of a seminal book on mine ventilation . The book documents his invention of a new device for ventilating mines and preventing the buildup of explosive methane gases underground, thereby dramatically improving mine safety.He founded the...
(1860–1950), industrialist, inventor, and author of a seminal book on mine ventilation - James "Jim" Robinson (1934–2007), English member of Bridgewater FourBridgewater FourThe Bridgewater Four was the collective name given to the quartet of men who were tried and found guilty of killing 13 year old paperboy Carl Bridgewater, who was shot in the head at close range. After 18 years their convictions were overturned...
, convicted of killing Carl Bridgewater; convictions overturned 18 years later - James D. Robinson IIIJames D. Robinson IIIJames Dixon Robinson III was the chief executive officer of American Express Co. from 1977 until his retirement in 1993.-Education:...
(born 1935), American business executive; CEO of American Express - James "Jim Rob" Robinson (born 1945), American conservative internet activist; founder of online forum Free RepublicFree RepublicFree Republic is a moderated Internet forum for activists, and chat site for self-described conservatives, primarily within the United States. It presents articles and comments posted pseudonymously by registered members, known as "Freepers", using screen names...
- James "Rocky" Robinson, American community activist; founded Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance CorpsBedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance CorpsThe Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps is the world's first non-profit, minority- run, volunteer ambulance corps, founded in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York in 1988 by James Robinson. BSVAC- was established organically in response to the lack of city wide first aid services...
Characters
- Jim Robinson (Neighbours)Jim Robinson (Neighbours)James "Jim" Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Alan Dale. He made his first on-screen appearance on 18 March 1985, which was the shows first episode. Jim was the patriarch of the Robinson family. Dale departed the show in 1993 after...
, fictional soap opera character
See also
- Robinson (name)Robinson (name)Robinson is an English language patronymic surname, originating in England. It means "son of Robin ". There are similar surname spellings such as Robison and Robeson. Robinson is the 15th most common surname in the United Kingdom...
- James Robison (disambiguation)
- James Robson (disambiguation)