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Robert Simpson (other)
Robert, Bob or Bobby Simpson may refer to: Entertainment * Robert Simpson (writer) (1886–1934), writer and editor * Robert Simpson (film editor) (1910–1977), American film editor * Robert Simpson (composer) (1921–1997), English composer * Birth name of Rufus Hound (born 1979), comedian, actor and presenter * Bobby Simpson (Home and Away), Bobby Simpson (''Home and Away''), soap opera character * Robert Simpson Jr., former professional name of actor Robert Fuller (actor), Robert Fuller Politics * Robert Kirkpatrick Simpson (1837–1921), member of the New Zealand Legislative Council * Robert A. Simpson (1910–1998), Alberta politician in Calgary North Hill * Robert Simpson (Manitoba politician) (1910–1997), member of the Canadian House of Commons * Robert B. Simpson (born 1943), director of New Brunswick Healthcare Association and New Brunswick politician * Bob Simpson (British Columbia politician) (born 1956/7), member of Legislative Assembly of British Columbia * Robert S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Simpson (writer)
Robert Simpson (1886 - January 7, 1934) was a writer and editor. Early life In 1886, Simpson was born in Strathy, Scotland. Simpson's father was Robert Simpson and his mother was Mary Ann Smith Simpson. Career In about 1905, Simpson started working in the palm-oil business, trading with West Africa. In 1907, Simpson immigrated to the United States. In 1916, Simpson became an editor at the Frank A. Munsey Company. In 1917, Simpson was promoted to managing editor of Argosy (magazine), ''The Argosy'', and stayed in that role for three years. He left in 1920 to become a free-lance writer, and returned to editing in 1925, becoming the editor of ''Mystery Magazine''. Simpson's novels include ''The Bite of Benin'', ''Swamp Breath'', ''The Grey Charteris'', ''Eight Panes of Glass'', and ''Calvert of Allobar''. Personal life Simpson was married to Marie A. Simpson, née Socin, and they had a daughter and two sons. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Simpson, Robert 1886 births 193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |