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David Robinson, English businessman and philanthropist (died 1987)
David Robinson, English businessman and philanthropist (died 1987) He donated £18 million to the University of Cambridge to establish a new college in his name. Robinson also donated £3 million to start the Rosie Hospital, named after his mother, which is now a part of Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
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David Robinson (philanthropist) was born in 1904. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1904 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81.8M | 341 million |
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