Fictional CharacterAmericanFictional — Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code series by Dan Brown
Robert Langdon
Protagonist of Dan Brown's thriller novels and Tom Hanks film series
Biography
Protagonist of Dan Brown's international bestselling thriller series, an art historian and symbologist who solves puzzles involving history, art, and religious symbolism.
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Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
American
Appears In
Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code series by Dan Brown
Thinking about the name
Langdon
English origin
“Derived from Old English 'lang' (long) and 'dun' (hill), Langdon refers to 'a long hill' or stretch of elevated land. This name has strong literary and historical connections, evoking both English countryside geography and intellectual pursuits. Langdon feels distinctive and dignified, with an academic or refined quality.”