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Edgar Robinson

Edgar Cyril Robinson FRCO (11 May 1877 – 28 January 1953) was an organist and composer based in England.

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Life

He was born in Gainsborough on 11 May 1877, the son of George Robinson and Eliza Jane Dyson. His father was organist at Gainsborough Parish Church for some 40 years, a position which his son would succeed him.

He married Evelyn Mary Buckmaster. They had two children:

  • Evelyn Mary Joyce Robinson (1911-1990)
  • Kartherine Norma Robinson (1914-1984)

    • He was awarded FRCO in 1899.

    Appointments

  • Assistant organist at Lincoln Cathedral 1895 - 1899
  • Organist of Gainsborough Parish Church 1899 - 1906
  • Organist of All Saints' Church, Wigan 1906 - 1919
  • Choir conductor, Liverpool Cathedral

    • Compositions

    He composed a descant to the Hymn Tune, Miles Lane.

    References

    Edgar Cyril Robinson Wikipedia
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