William Robinson (priest)

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.

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^[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.