Robert Dukinfield Darbishire
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Robert Dukinfield Darbishire | |
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| Born | 1826  |
| Died | 8 November 1908 (aged 81–82) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Lawyer, conchologist |
Robert Dukinfield Darbishire (1826–1908) was a prominent Manchester lawyer and philanthropist.
Robert Dukinfield Darbishire's father, Samuel Dukinfield Darbishire (1799-1870), was a founder of Manchester Athenaeum and Manchester New College.[1] Darbishire was a lay student for four years and worked for his father's law office. He graduated from the University of London in 1845.[2]
He was elected to the membership of Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society on 19.April 1853 [3] and to President in 1886
A prominent Unitarian layman, he worshipped at Cross Street Chapel. In 1857, he became the lay secretary of the Manchester College, and served for 37 years, including 22 years with his friend Charles Beard.[2] He was a trustee of the Unitarian -inspired Hibbert Trust from 1874 to 1903.[4]
Darbishire was instrumental in setting up the Whitworth Art Gallery[5][6] and was a founding member of the Manchester High School for Girls.[7]
