Family and Education
b. 30 Nov. 1738, 1st s. of Sir Thomas Robinson, and bro. of Hon. Frederick Robinson. educ. Westminster 1750; Christ’s, Camb. 1755; Grand Tour. m. 17 Aug. 1780, Lady Mary Jemima Yorke, da. and coh. of Philip, 2nd Earl of Hardwicke, 3s. suc. fa. as 2nd Baron Grantham 30 Sept. 1770.
Offices Held
Sec. to congress of Augsburg (which never met) 1761 – 62; ld. of Trade 1766 – 70; P.C. 26 Feb. 1770; vice-chamberlain 1770 – 71; ambassador to Madrid 1770 – 79; first ld. of Trade Dec. 1780 – Mar. 1782; foreign sec. July 1782-Apr. 1783.
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Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
ROBINSON, Hon. Thomas (1738-86)
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Oxford 1644
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Religion
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