Mary Robinson's life By 17001 May 21, 1944 Mary Robinson was born. Apr 26, 1970 Mary got married to Nicholas Robinson. Dec 21, 1990 Robinson was elected to be president of Ireland. Mar 13, 1998 Robinson established Trinity College. Jan 2, 1999 Robinson elected for chancellor. elected for chancellor of trinity collage Apr 15, 2002 Robinson moved back to Ireland. Jun 14, 2004 Robinson got her first award. She recived the international ambass ador of conscicnce award to human rights Feb 1, 2009 Robinson was awarded the Presidential Award.