Foster Robinson

Sir Foster Gotch Robinson (19 September 1880 – 31 October 1967) was an English first-class cricketer, horse owner and businessman.[1]

Foster G. Robinson as Chairman of E. S. & A. Robinson 1944.

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[2] and at Exeter College, Oxford. He was Captain of Gloucestershire cricket team, 1919–1923.[1]

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.

He was knighted at Buckingham Palace on 15 July 1958 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.[3]

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.[1]

Sir Foster died in Eastwood Manor, East Harptree, Somerset.[1]

References
  1. "Obituary: Sir Foster Robinson". The Times. The Times Digital Archive. 1 November 1967. p. 12.
  2. "Clifton College Register" Muirhead, J.A.O. p175: Bristol; J.W Arrowsmith for Old Cliftonian Society; April, 1948
  3. "No. 41450". The London Gazette. 18 July 1958. p. 4514.
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