E. Claiborne Robins Sr.

Edwin Claiborne Robins Sr. (July 8, 1910 – July 6, 1995) was chief executive of A.H. Robins pharmaceutical company and a philanthropist.

Early life and education Edwin Claiborne Robins was born July 8, 1910 in Richmond, Virginia.

He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Richmond and earned a pharmacy degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1933. Robins continued to sell Shields outside of the United States after the FDA asked they cease sales within the United States.

The university's executives, headed by then-president E. Bruce Heilman and vice president H. Gerald Quigg, directed the successful effort, ultimately leading to a $60 million addition to the university's endowment.

His generous support is commemorated through named landmarks such as the Robins Center arena and the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business. Robins and his wife also made substantial contributions to the Medical College of Virginia, including nearly $3 million for a health professions building, and funded scholarships at Virginia Union University.

Death Robins died on July 6, 1995 at the age of 84.