William Robinson

William Robinson

William Henry Robinson was a New Zealand scientist and seismic engineer who invented the lead rubber bearing seismic isolation device. He grew up in West Auckland, New Zealand. He earned a master's degree at the Ardmore School of Engineering, then a PhD in physical metallurgy at the University of Illinois. Robinson was director of the DSIR's Physics and Engineering Laboratory between 1985 and 1991. He continued to invent and develop seismic isolation devices, travel and lecture until his early 70s.

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Male
Date of Birth
October 2nd, 1938
Age
87
Birth Place
New Zealand, Auckland Region
Date of Death
August 17th, 2011
Died Aged
72
Star Sign
Libra
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