About Walter Robinson
Lived 1919 – 1975 (aged 55). Walter Robinson was a New Zealand anglican priest.
Walter Wade Robinson (10 December 1919 - 6 October 1975) was an Anglican priest in the second half of the 20th century.
Robinson was educated at the Cathedral Grammar School, Christchurch and Canterbury University before his ordination in 1943. He was curate of St Mary's Timaru and then of St Gabriels, Cricklewood. He then had incumbencies at Linwood and Viti Levu West. Later he was superintendent of the Indian Mission in Labasa and general secretary of the New Zealand Anglican Board of Missions.
Robinson had a career as a baritone singer.
In 1969 he was appointed Bishop of Dunedin; he died unexpectedly and in office.
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Who was Walter Robinson?
New Zealand bishop (1919-1975)
When was Walter Robinson born?
Walter Robinson was born on 10 December 1919.
When did Walter Robinson die?
Walter Robinson died on 6 October 1975.
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Walter Robinson was an anglican priest.
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Walter Robinson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Robinson (bishop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Robinson. https://biography.guide/walter-robinson-anglican-priest/
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