Richard Harington

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The Rev. Richard Harington (5 May 1800 – 13 December 1853) was an Oxford college head in the 19th century.[1]

Barker was born in Hanover Square, Westminster and educated at Brasenose College, Oxford.[2] A mathematician, he was Principal of Brasenose[3] from 1842[4] until his death.[5]

A son was Sir Richard Harington, 11th Baronet.

Notes

  1. ^ Victorian Web
  2. Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886. Oxford: Parker and Co – via Wikisource
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  3. ^ BNC web-site
  4. ^ 'University And Clerical Intelligence' The Times Monday, 13 June 1842 Issue 18008 p.6
  5. ^ 'Deaths' The Times Friday, 16 December 1853 Issue 21613 p.9
Academic offices
Preceded by
Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford

1842–1853
Succeeded by