Who was Robert Robinson?

Robert Robinson (1551–1616) was born in Sturton Le Steeple, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Sturton Le Steep, Nottinghamshire, , England. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Robinson 1551–1616

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1551 · Sturton Le Steeple, Nottinghamshire, England

Died 16 Jan 1616 · Sturton Le Steep, Nottinghamshire, , England

Father William Robertson

Mother Isabel Of Dreghorn Petrie

Spouse Margaret Steale

Children William Henry Robinson

Siblings Catherine Robertson, Elizabeth Robertson, Helen Robertson, Margaret Robinson

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Robertson

Isabel Of Dreghorn Petrie

Spouse(s)

Margaret Steale

Children

William Henry Robinson

Biography

In 1551, Robert Robinson entered the world in Sturton Le Steeple, Nottinghamshire, England, born to william robertson and isabel of dreghorn petrie. Robert Robinson married margaret steale, and had children including william henry robinson. Robert Robinson passed away in 1616 in Sturton Le Steep, Nottinghamshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1551

Birth of Robert Robinson in Sturton Le Steeple, Nottinghamshire, England

Birth

1554

Robert Robinson was married in England

Marriage

1616

Death of Robert Robinson in Sturton Le Steep, Nottinghamshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Robinson

This ancestor line traces from Sigtuna, Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden (1001) to Sturton Le Steeple, Nottinghamshire, England (1551) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Robinson (1551–1616) was born in Sturton Le Steeple, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Sturton Le Steep, Nottinghamshire, , England. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 19 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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