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.

William Robinson (priest)

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.

William Robinson (priest)

Career

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

William Robinson (priest)

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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1642 deaths

17th-century English Anglican priests

Archdeacons of Nottingham

Fellows of Queens' College, Cambridge

Year of birth missing