Sir Foster Gotch Robinson (19 September 1880 – 31 October 1967) was an English first-class cricketer, horse owner and businessman.

Robinson was born in Sneyd Park, Bristol, the son of Edward Robinson and grandson of Elisha Smith Robinson. He was educated at Clifton College, Bristol and at Exeter College, Oxford. He was Captain of Gloucestershire cricket team, 1919–1923.

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He was President of The Grateful Society in 1940, Master of Clifton Rugby Football Club 1943–1944, Master of The Society of Merchant Venturers, 1943–1945, and Chairman of E. S. & A. Robinson, a printing company.

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He was knighted at Buckingham Palace on 15 July 1958 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

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He was the owner and breeder of Homeward Bound, who won the 1964 Oaks; Huguenot, winner of 19 races; and Merchant Venturer, second to Relko in the 1963 Derby.

Sir Foster died in Eastwood Manor, East Harptree, Somerset.

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The Robinsons of Bristol 1844-1944

1880 births

1967 deaths

Cricketers from Bristol

People educated at Clifton College

Alumni of Exeter College, Oxford

English cricketers

Gloucestershire cricketers

London County cricketers

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Members of the Society of Merchant Venturers