Richard of Wallingford

For the Constable of Wallingford Castle, see Richard of Wallingford (constable).

Richard of Wallingford
Richard of Wallingford measuring with a pair of compasses in this 14th-century miniature.
Born1292 (1292)
Wallingford, England
Died1336 (aged 43–44)
St Albans
OccupationsAstronomer, horologist, cleric, mathematician, astrologer

Richard of Wallingford (1292–1336) was an English mathematician, astronomer, horologist, and cleric who made major contributions to astronomy and horology while serving as abbot of St Albans Abbey in Hertfordshire.

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