William Robinson (1858-1931)
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Professor William Robinson (1858-1931)
Educated at Queen's College, Belfast
1875 Entered engineering at Queen's College
1877-9 Studied at Geneva
1881 Graduated with 1st class degree at Queen's
1882 Assistant to Professor John Perry in London
1886 Engaged with Clarke, Forde and Taylor on cable laying work and testing the Gold Coast cable
1890 Appointed Professor of Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) at University College, Nottingham. Worked on gas and petroleum engines.
1931 Emeritus Professor of Engineering and Technology at University College, Nottingham
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Sources of Information
- 1895 Proposal for I Mech E membership