Professor David Robinson

Professor David Willis Robinson (2 April 1928 - 28 March 2004), BSc(Hort), MS, PhD, VMM, FI(Hort) was an Irish horticultural scientist who made important contributions to the national and international field of horticulture and agriculture throughout his entire life. After a working life in the field of research, retirement saw his life change. He became a journalist and television/radio presenter and, as a sideline, led gardening tours around th... More

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  • Apr 2, 1928

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  • Mar 28, 2004 (age 76 years)

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