Background
Robinson, John Lewis was born on July 9, 1918 in Leamington, Ontario, Canada. Son of William John and Emily Laverne (Dunphy) Robinson.
Robinson, John Lewis was born on July 9, 1918 in Leamington, Ontario, Canada. Son of William John and Emily Laverne (Dunphy) Robinson.
Bachelor, Western Ontario University, 1940. Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, Clark University, 1946.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Western Ontario University, 1984. Doctor of Science (honorary), University British Columbia, 1994.
Geographer, Northwest Territories Administration, Ottawa, Ontario, 1943-1946; professor, head department geography, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1946-1968; professor geography, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1968-1985; professor emeritus, U. B.C., Vancouver, since 1985.
Member Canadian Association Geographers (president 1956, citation for service to profession 1976).
Married Josephine Rowan, October 14, 1944. Children: David, Jo-Anne, Patricia.