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William Robinson (priest)

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William Robinson


The Venerable William Robinson DD (d. 1642) was Archdeacon of Nottingham.

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Family

He was the son of John Robinson of Reading, Berkshire and Lucy Webb.

He married Sarah Bainbrigge, daughter of William Bainbrigge of Lockington, Leicestershire. They had the following children:

  • John Robinson became 1st Robinson Baronet of London.
  • Henry Robinson, rector of Long Whatton.

    • Career

    He was a Fellow of Queen's College, Cambridge from 1590 to 1603 and University Preacher.

    He was appointed:

  • Prebendary of St David's Cathedral
  • Canon of the 5th Prebend of Westminster Abbey 1608 - 1642
  • Archdeacon of Nottingham 1635 - 1642
  • Rector of Church of St. Mary and All Saints, Bingham 1635 - 1642
  • Rector of All Saints Church, Long Whatton

    • He was buried in All Saints Church, Long Whatton, Leicestershire.

    References

    William Robinson (priest) Wikipedia
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