Richard Lovell Edgeworth

Richard Lovell Edgeworth was born on May 31 1744 in Bath, England -- though he lived in Ireland, he was the father of Maria Edgeworth and 21 other children. A Trinity College, Dublin and University of Oxford alum, he was a writer and inventor. He is credited, among other inventions, for creating a machine to measure the size of a plot of land. He also made strides in the developing educational methods. He died June 13 1817.

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May 31 - 1744 - Bath, England - Maria Edgeworth - Trinity College, Dublin - University of Oxford - June 13 - 1817

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