Christopher Robinson (Rhode Island politician)

Christopher Robinson
Member of the William P. Sheffield
Personal details
Born	(1806-05-15)May 15, 1806 Providence, Rhode Island
Died	October 3, 1889(1889-10-03) (aged 83) Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican

Christopher Robinson (May 15, 1806 – October 3, 1889) was a

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He was born in Providence on May 15, 1806 and graduated from Brown University in 1825.

He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1833. He commenced practice in

to the Thirty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection.

He was appointed Minister to Peru from 1861–1866, and was a delegate from Rhode Island to the Loyalist Convention held in

in 1866. He died in Woonsocket on October 3, 1889. His grave is in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Christopher Robinson (id: R000333)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Nathan B. Durfee	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st congressional district March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861	Succeeded by William P. Sheffield