Rob Cook
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
United StatesBorn in New York City
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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Who is Rob Cook?+
Robert Brian "Robin" Cook is an American physician and novelist who writes largely about medicine and topics affecting public health.
What does the name Rob mean?+
The name Rob means "A diminutive of the male given name Robert.. Etymology: Shortening of Robert or Robrecht.". It is of English origin.
When was Rob Cook born?+
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.
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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
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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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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