England: Richard of Wallingford measuring with a pair of compasses, History of the Abbots of St Albans, 14th century

Richard of Wallingford (1292–1336) was a catholic monk and English mathematician who made major contributions to astronomy and horology while serving as abbot of St Albans Abbey in Hertfordshire.

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