Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_figure
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:St._Albans_Abbey
gptkb:Christian_theology gptkb:philosophy medieval astronomy medieval engineering |
| gptkbp:birth_year |
1292
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
improvements in timekeeping
|
| gptkbp:death_year |
1336
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Oxford
|
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:Mathematics
gptkb:astronomy engineering |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Richard of Wallingford
|
| gptkbp:influence |
mechanical engineering
astronomical instruments calendar reform timekeeping methods |
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent astronomers
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Roger_Bacon
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
designing an astronomical clock
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on medieval science
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
construction of the first astronomical clock in England
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
advocacy for education
advancements in navigation collaboration with other scholars introduction of new astronomical theories involvement in church reforms study of celestial bodies influence on future generations of scientists promotion of scientific inquiry engagement with the scientific community advancements in optics advancements in star mapping research on planetary motion construction of the St. Albans clock contributions to the understanding of the universe development of astronomical calendars development of mathematical tools development of mechanical clocks establishment of a school of astronomy exploration of time measurement techniques involvement in the scientific revolution. participation in scientific debates publication of astronomical tables research on the motion of the moon study of eclipses |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:clock_tower
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Abbot
|
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Wallingford,_England
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:St._Albans,_England
|
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
gptkb:King_Edward_III
|
| gptkbp:work_period |
14th century
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Early_English_Gothic
gptkb:Norman_Style gptkb:St_Albans_Cathedral |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|