Robert Rollock, Scottish theologian and academic (born 1555)

Robert Rollock was a Scottish theologian and minister in the Church of Scotland, and the first regent and first principal of the University of Edinburgh. Born into a noble family, he distinguished himself during his education at the University of St Andrews, which led to him being appointed regent of the newly created college in Edinburgh in 1583, and its first principal in 1586.

February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 326 days remain until the end of the year.