William Robinson

British archdeacon of Nottingham
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroBritish archdeacon of Nottingham
PlacesUnited Kingdom Great Britain
isCleric Priest Deacon
Work fieldReligion
Gender
Male
Death1642
The details

Biography

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

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 Queens' 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.

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