Richard Lovell Edgeworth Rank
About Richard Lovell Edgeworth
He was an inventor, politician and writer of Anglo-Irish origins and made a great impact in education with the development of his educational methods in science and architecture.
Personal Life
Richard Edgeworth Sr. and Jane Lovell were the parents of this inventor, and when it was time for him to get higher education, he studied at Trinity College and Corpus Christi College.
Growing up, he married Anna Maria Elers who he had five children with then he went on to marry Honora Sneyd with whom he had two children with. He then married Honora’s sister by name Elizabeth Sneyd who he had nine children with. His fourth and last wife was Frances Ann Beaufort, a woman he had six children with. In total, he had twenty-two children.
Career
As an inventor, Edgeworth created different things including a machine that helps in the measurement of plots of land. He also worked on the phaeton, a carriage with four wheels, and the turnip cutter. He is also known to have fought for experimental philosophy.
Death
He passed away in 1817 when he was seventy three years old and it is believed that a few days prior to his death, he wrote about it.
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F.A.Q. about Richard Lovell Edgeworth
When is his birthday?
Richard Lovell Edgeworth's birthday is on May 31, 1744.
In how many days is his birthday?
Richard's birthday is in 38 days
How old was Richard when he died?
He was 73 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 13, 1817.
How old would he be today?
Richard Lovell Edgeworth would be 279 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Richard from?
He was born in Bath, England, UK.