About Richard Harington
Lived 1800 – 1853 (aged 53). Richard Harington was a mathematician and college head.
The Rev. Richard Harington (5 May 1800 – 13 December 1853) was an Oxford college head in the 19th century.
He was born in Hanover Square, Westminster and educated at Brasenose College, Oxford. A mathematician, he was Principal of Brasenose from 1842 until his death.
A son was Sir Richard Harington, 11th Baronet.
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Richard Harington was born on 26 April 1800.
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Richard Harington died on 13 December 1853.
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Richard Harington was a mathematician and college head.
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