American novelist, ophthalmologist, aquanaut
1940 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American novelist, ophthalmologist, aquanaut
Born
May 4, 1940
Age
~86 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, physician, physician writer
1940
Born in New York City (1940-05-04)
Present
Age ~86
About
Robert Brian "Robin" Cook is an American physician and novelist who writes largely about medicine and topics affecting public health.
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Robert Brian "Robin" Cook is an American physician and novelist who writes largely about medicine and topics affecting public health.
The name Rob means "A diminutive of the male given name Robert.. Etymology: Shortening of Robert or Robrecht.". It is of English origin.
Rob Cook was born on May 4, 1940.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Robert.. Etymology: Shortening of Robert or Robrecht.
The name Rob is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Robert.. Etymology: Shortening of Robert or Robrecht.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Rob
Rob — May 4, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Would you name your baby Rob?
Guestbook
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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