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.
Notes
- Victorian Web
- Foster, Joseph (1888–1892). "Harington, Richard (2)" . Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886. Oxford: Parker and Co – via Wikisource.
- BNC web-site
- 'University And Clerical Intelligence' The Times Monday, 13 June 1842 Issue 18008 p.6
- 'Deaths' The Times Friday, 16 December 1853 Issue 21613 p.9
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Preceded byAshurst Gilbert | Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford 1842–1853 |
Succeeded byEdward Hartopp Cradock |
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