Richard of Wallingford (1292-1336) was an English mathematician who made major contributions to astronomy/astrology and horology while serving as abbot of St Albans Abbey in Hertfordshire. Richard was born, the son of a blacksmith, at Wallingford in Berkshire (now Oxfordshire) in England. When he was orphaned he was taken to William de Kirkeby the Prior of Holy Trinity Priory. Wikipedia
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His father died when he was barely ten years old and Richard was taken into the care of William de Kirkeby, the Prior of Wallingford . Kirkeby sent his ward to study at Oxford. www.berkshirehistory.com/bios/rwallingford.html
