Thomas Robinson, 1st Baronet Rokeby facts for kids
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Sir Thomas Robinson, 1st Baronet (1703–1777) was an English architect and a person who loved collecting many things. He was known for his designs of buildings and his interesting collections.
Sir Thomas was born in 1703 and passed away in 1777. He received the special title of Baronet of Rokeby on March 2, 1730. Rokeby is a place in the County of York, England. When he died, his title went to his brother William. His other brother, Richard, received his collection of books, which included many about architecture and old things.
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Sir Thomas Robinson: Architect and Collector
Sir Thomas Robinson was a fascinating person who lived a long time ago. He was known for two main things: designing buildings and collecting interesting items. He had a special eye for beautiful structures and valuable objects.
What is a Baronet?
A Baronet is a special title in the United Kingdom. It is a bit like being a knight, but the title can be passed down through the family. Sir Thomas was the "1st Baronet," meaning he was the first person in his family to receive this honor. It showed he was an important person in society.
His Love for Buildings
Sir Thomas was an architect, which means he designed buildings. He had a great understanding of how to create grand and beautiful structures. He helped design parts of famous places like Castle Howard, a very large and impressive country house. He also designed the gateway at Auckland Castle for a bishop named Richard Trevor. His work helped shape some of the important buildings of his time.
A Collector of Many Things
Besides designing buildings, Sir Thomas was also a keen collector. He loved to gather books, especially those about architecture and ancient items. This shows he was very interested in history and how things were built in the past. His collections likely helped him learn more and become an even better architect.
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Castle Howard, 19th century engraving, view from the north-west with the Palladian west wing prominent
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Gateway at Auckland Castle, design of Thomas Robinson for Richard Trevor
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Elizabeth Howard by George Knapton
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