Richard of Wallingford

Richard of Wallingford
Richard of Wallingford measuring with a pair of compasses in this 14th-century miniature.
Born1292
Wallingford, England
Died1336
Occupation(s)Astronomer, 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.