William Robinson (priest)
The Venerable William Robinson DD (d. 1642)[1] was Archdeacon of Nottingham.
Family
He was the son of John Robinson of Reading, Berkshire and Lucy Webb.[2]
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[3]
- 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.