Robert William Seton-Watson (London, England, August 20, 1879 – Skye, Scotland, July 25, 1951), commonly referred to as R.W. Seton-Watson, and also known by the pseudonym Scotus Viator, was a British political activist and historian who played an active role in encouraging the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the emergence of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia during and after World War I.
He was the father of two eminent historians, Hugh, who specialised in nineteenth-century Russian history, and Christopher, who worked on nineteenth-century Italy.
Read more about Robert William Seton-Watson: Early Life, In Austro-Hungary, The First World War and Aftermath, Between The Wars, Second World War, Later Career, Books By Seton-Watson
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