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Roberts is a surname of English and Welsh origin, deriving from the given name Robert, meaning "bright renown" – from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning renown and "beraht" meaning bright. The surname, meaning "son of Robert", is common in North Wales [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
Julia Fiona Roberts (born October 28, 1967) [1] is an American actress. Known for her leading roles in films encompassing a variety of genres, she has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.
The Hebrew name is a Jewish practice rooted in the practices of early Jewish communities and Judaism. [4] This Hebrew name is used for religious purposes, such as when the child is called to read the Torah at their b'nei mitzvah.
Robert is an ancient Germanic French surname. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic elements *Hrōþi- ("fame, glory, honour") and *berhta- ("bright, shining"). Despite being used as a surname, it is most commonly used as a given name (see Robert ).
In late January of 1945, Gerda and 4,000 other Jewish women were forced to embark on a 350-mile death march to flee the advances of the Allied forces. By early May, Gerda was one of only 120 women ...
Roberts is a Latvian masculine given name, cognate of the English given name Robert and may refer to: Roberts Akmens (1996), Latvian sportsman and canoeist Roberts Ancāns (1919–1962), Latvian Obersturmführer in the Waffen SS during World War II
Steven V. Roberts (1943–), Washington pundit and U.S. News & World Report contributor [144] Lester Rodney (1911–2009), journalist who helped break down the color barrier in baseball [ 145 ] Josh Rogin (1978/1979–), foreign policy columnist for the Global Opinions section of The Washington Post and a political analyst for CNN [ 146 ]
Bartholomew Roberts (17 May 1682 – 10 February 1722), born John Roberts, was a Welsh pirate who was, measured by vessels captured, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. [2] During his piratical career, he took over 400 prize ships , although most were mere fishing boats.